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Typhoon
- Narrated by: Simon Bubb
- Length: 9 hrs and 48 mins
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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.
Critic Reviews
"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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- Amazon Customer
- 30-05-2023
Outstanding Audio Book.
Outstanding audiobook; it’s a great story supported by excellent narration. I thoroughly enjoyed listening to every minute of it.
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- Rory
- 10-06-2023
Really engaging, wish it was longer!
Excellent in all respects. Loved the nuanced understanding of the Jaguar and the massive leap forward to Typhoons
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- Robert Brus
- 29-01-2022
Fantasticly written and beautifully narrated
If you've ever wanted to know what life in a front line squadron is like and what it takes to get there then this is the book for you. Highly recommended 👌
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- Anonymous User
- 15-03-2023
Great read/listen
Awesome story without going too deep into the technical stuff, beautifully written. Would highly recommend.
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- Anonymous User
- 05-12-2022
Really good read
A really good story, excellent recount of the war on terror, takes a bit of getting used to with the way the story teller speaks a little robotic some would say
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- W WIlliams
- 12-01-2024
Typhoon
Cracking book that provides an alternative perspective to any modern air warfare in an asymmetric environment
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