Paul Tremelling joined the Royal Navy in 1996 and flew the Sea Harrier on 800, 801 and 899 Naval Air Squadrons. Qualifying as an Air Warfare Instructor, he transitioned to the Harrier GR9 and served on the Naval Strike Wing, a unit where he became Senior Pilot. Selected for exchange duties with the USN, Tremelling flew F/A-18E Super Hornet with VFA-25, The Fist of The Fleet. He fitted in three desk tours, two Battle Staff jobs and operational duties in Afghanistan and off Libya. He was Mentioned in Despatches following an action fought in Afghanistan.
This is a searingly honest, keenly observed, well written and
extremely funny military memoir and a must read for anyone
interested in the tight brother and sisterhood of fast jet jockeys.
It's a rare insight into a world hidden from view by operational
security and corporate PR and all too often only revealed years too
late . . . It's insightful, unapologetic and, at times
hilarious
*RAF News*
This isn't a book for the faint-hearted. It is a book for anyone
who appreciates insight into how a fighter pilot trains, trains
more, thinks (fast), handles the aircraft and onboard tech . . .
then fights
*Flyer Magazine*
The storytelling wouldn't be out of place in a thriller. If you are
going to take one book on holiday it has to be Harrier . . . it's a
superb read. You won't be able to put it down
*Aerospace*
A wild ride. This is the literary equivalent of injecting pure
adrenaline into your brain via your eyeball. Taut and lean. It’s a
blast from start to finish
*Aviation Historian*
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