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Typhoon
- Narrated by: Simon Bubb
- Length: 9 hrs and 48 mins
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Summary
Brought to you by Penguin.
The thrilling account of the Typhoon FGR4s in the war against ISIS, from the RAF Wing commander who led them into combat.
The Eurofighter Typhoon FGR4 is the most advanced multi-role combat aircraft in the world. Capable of flying at nearly twice the speed of sound and powering to a height of more than 10 miles in less time than it takes to boil a kettle, a single Typhoon can also deliver a heavy bombload with such lethal precision that a whole squadron of Lancasters could not have guaranteed the same result.
Taking command of the RAF's premier Typhoon squadron represented the pinnacle of Mike Sutton's career as fighter pilot. Until the day he was told he would be leading 1 (Fighter) Squadron into battle against a bloody and brutal enemy hell-bent on establishing a permanent stronghold across Syria and Iraq and spreading terror across the free world.
Their mission was to help stop them in their tracks.
In proving the Typhoon in combat, they would be flying in some of the world's most treacherous skies, where ground fire, anti-aircraft artillery and the latest surface-to-air missiles posed a constant danger. The threat of getting shot down behind enemy lines was a fact of life.
Typhoon is the first inside account of the RAF's long war against ISIS; a campaign in which any mistake could have devastating consequences. The loss of innocent lives resulting from their fight against the enemy was simply not an option. 1 Squadron fought with distinction over the trenches of the First World War, in the Battle of Britain and during the Falklands War. Over an intense, extraordinarily demanding deployment against a brutal enemy, this gripping and dramatic story of modern conflict sees them in action once again.
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"An adrenaline-fuelled, gripping account that puts you right in the cockpit of one of the RAF's most modern combat aircraft. Typhoon is a rare insight into the high-pressure, high-stakes world of an RAF fighter squadron at war." (John Nichol)
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- K O.
- 03-03-22
Fascinating
What a wonderful insight into role of a fighter pilot.
This enthralling story kept my interest from the first to the last word and was beautifully read.
One of the most interesting audiobooks I’ve ever listened to.
It’s was informative,entertaining and the author appears to be a very ordinary, humble and extraordinary person all rolled into one.
Thank you.
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- Colin Pearson
- 08-04-22
Great Paced Audio
Great insight into a role only and few will ever experience and during a period of such importance for the safety of the Middle East.
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- david m
- 27-03-23
Fantastic listen
Absolutely loved listening to this book. It makes you feel like you’re there along with him as he goes through his career and journeying through to flying the typhoon and leading as well as being part of missions. If you’re into aircraft the this book is a definitively one to listen to. Brilliant
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- brendan walsh
- 30-12-21
I was driven to a tumult in the clouds
just finished it, brilliant, some pieces of this book will remain with me forever well done Mike,
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- James
- 14-01-22
Narration & Story Top Tier
A brilliant book which manages to be both concise and yet explore the right points without being patronising. Always interesting and moving at times Mike tells a great story in a modern time. For those who enjoy living bellow the clouds it’s great, for those who enjoy living above them it’s magnificent.
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- Midlife crisis
- 16-12-22
Amazing!
Wow! Just wow!
Really enjoyed this book, easy listen, very well narrated!
These guys are total legends for what they do and what they do for.
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- KEYWORTH
- 01-06-23
Great read about ordinary people doing extraordinary things
At times I really thought I was in the cockpit with him , thank god I wasn’t . Inspiring story about an inspiring group of people . Great read
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- peat9999
- 10-08-23
Fantastic story, well written and brilliantly read.
This book is so well done, i found it easy to imagine what was written about.
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- Anthony
- 17-04-22
Enthralling!
When I realised early on in the book I was about the same age as Mike I did feel jealous of what an amazing career he’s had, but I know I’m neither clever enough or brave enough to of possibly achieved what he has. One of those Rare books where your mind never drifts away. In my top ten audible books to date.
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- Dovydas
- 31-12-21
Insightfull, informative, exciting story
This is one of the best books, not just aviation, but in general, one of the best 3 books i have ever listened/read. Thank you sir, for sharing your story, I hope that by writing this book, you will help people understand the hardships of not just a fighter pilot, but of millitary service in general.
We tend to forget that there are places where evil does not sleep, and that the only thing it will stand down to is a stronger opposition. You trained the bigger part of your life for that one period when you had to protect what is dear and important - family, love, order. I believe your work was justified. It is a shame that not everybody will understand that. Thank you sir, for your service!
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