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A Gulf War Tornado Pilots Story
| Author | Squadron Leader Pablo Manson |
| Publisher | Warner Books |
| ISBN # | 0-7515-0395-9 |
| On-line Merchant | Non Found |
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Cover Notes
Only hours after the United States ultimatum to Saddam Hussein ran out in January 1991, Squadron Leader Pablo Manson led the first of many Tornado attacks he would make over Iraqi territory.
It became a four hour ordeal he'll never forget. Number Tow aircraft was hit, and shot down before either crew member had delivered one bomb in anger. They were subsequently captured and tortured by the Iraqis. But Manson went on to lead to further flights, and tells in gripping detail the terror and montony that war broght him.
And experienced formation leader, he was 40 when the war began, Manson acted as both spur and mentor for his team of airmen. He was driven to ask what war ment to him , to his men and, to those whose interests they served. Coming to terms with the fear of death was tough, but other issues proved just as hard to swallow, the realization that he and his fellow airmen were no better than mercenaries in a war that had more to do with oil than democracy, that thier loyaty went unappreciated by those in power and that ex POWS and wounded are seen as excellent propaganda, but an embarrassment when o longer needed.
Reviews
Gordon Brown (not the P.M) Rated this book Excellent
What a brilliant read. As an ex-navy man once I started I just had to finnish it. I met Pablo a few times in the course of my work and he is an amazing man.
Peter Rated this book Excellent
I knew Pablo when he was at Laarbruch just before the conflict. I was moved by his writing and his portrayal of the way the real heroes of the war were the pilots that flew too many missions, saw too many horrible events and arrived home to an empty airfield and a lonely walk home back to their wives, children or girlfriends. No one was there to meet them, there was no band striking up triumphal music, no ticker tape, no medals and no classy receptions and backslapping politicians. It captured the anger and fear of war perfectly. Ive now lost my copy having lent it to a friend and am desperately looking for another copy. My best wishes to Pablo, he wont remember me as the quiet copper in the corner of the mess saying nothing while the aircrew had a few too many at happy hour, but that doesnt matter. All the best Pablo.
Martin Rated this book Good
i knew paul mason after he had retired and found him to be a wonderful emotional man,,after reading his book ,which he signed for me in the garden centre i used to run,i felt i knew him well, the honesty of his conviction to duty was amazing,,if i ever need someone to be on my side it would definatly be my old freind pablo,,paul mason god bless him
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