Exploring the multifaceted role of helicopters, this book delves into their significance in both military and civilian contexts, featuring compelling narratives from events such as the Falklands War. Richard Pike, an acclaimed author, presents a blend of historical insights and personal stories that highlight the impact of helicopters in various scenarios, showcasing their versatility and importance in modern aviation.
This book serves as a reminder of what air forces faced during the Cold War years as the ever-present threat of nuclear war persisted. A must for all aviation fans.
Captain Alan William Frank Sutton's enthralling biography starts when, as a young midshipman he was in command of a small picket boat returning a potentially mutinous crew to the battle-cruiser HMS Repulse on which he served.
Throughout this book, readers are taken across the world with descriptions of the adventures had in this twin-engined supersonic long-range fighter-bomber. There are anecdotes of reconnaissance missions, encounters with the Russian Tupolevs, record-breaking flights and life on HMS Ark Royal.
An extensive process of market research has formed the basis of this new edition. It has retained its strategic approach to the explanation, illustration and evaluation of the principles of financing and investment decisions, and their application
This is a non-mathematical financial management text which considers the strategic management aspects of investment and finance, emphasizing the European setting. It examines theory and practice and illustrates practical aspects by examples of UK/European companies. Aimed at undergraduate/MBA courses and professional accounting students, the book includes worked examples throughout, with end-of-chapter questions from professional examinations. It focuses on the strategic and managerial aspects of corporate finance, relating it to management and business policy.