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Shorts - The Foreman Years by Guy Warner |
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Philip Foreman came to Belfast in 1958 to work for Short & Harland Ltd. on the Seacat missile system. In 1967 he was appointed Managing Director, a position which he held for the next 21 years, combining it with the role of chairman from 1983. These were great years for Shorts; the company became a world leader in the fields of commuter aircraft, missiles, aerostructures and advanced composite materials. This is the story of those exciting times and includes many personal memories from Sir Philip and others who worked with him. It is also profusely illustrated from the company archives. Available from: Ernie Cromie, £12.95 inc. Postage & Packing (UK only), £14.95 inc. P&P (ROI & Europe), £19.95 inc. P&P (rest of the world). Please make cheques payable to Ulster Aviation Society.
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Under the Goshawk's Wings by Guy Warner The Azores; nine Atlantic islands 900 miles from Portugal and over 1100 from Newfoundland played a very important role in the history of aviation in the 20th. century. Now the airports and aeroplanes of the Azores are taking a huge part in the development of the islands in the 21st. century. This book tells the full story with text in English and Portuguese and is copiously illustrated. Available from: Ernie Cromie, £9.00 inc. Postage & Packing (UK only), £10.15 inc. P&P (ROI & Europe), £11.65 inc. P&P (rest of the world). Please make cheques payable to Ulster Aviation Society.
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Flying From Derry by Guy Warner This book tells the story of the Fleet Air Arm in Northern Ireland at Eglinton, Maydown, Sydenham, Aldergrove and other locations across Northern Ireland over a period of many years in both war and peace. This illuminating account of those years is not just a volume of military or aviation history but also a slice of social history which can be read with enjoyment by those whose interest is not simply aeroplanes and flying. A wonderfully illustrated book that records an interesting aspect of our local story. Available from: Ernie Cromie, £9.95 plus Postage & Packing (UK £1.00, ROI & Europe £2.40 & rest of the world £4.00). Please make cheques payable to Ulster Aviation Society. Members may purchase this book at a special price. Contact Ernie Cromie for details.
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Airships Over The North Channel by Guy Warner This is the story of the first military aviation facility in Ireland: the Royal Naval Air Service airships which patrolled the waters between Ireland and Scotland during the First World War combatting the German U-Boat menace. This is also an important piece of local history as the airships flew from Bentra, near Whitehead, in County Antrim supporting the naval forces based in Larne. Available from: Ernie Cromie, £6.50 inc. Postage & Packing. Please make cheques payable to Ulster Aviation Society. |
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Army Aviation in Ulster by Guy Warner & Alex Boyd Army helicopters have been a familiar sight in the skies of Northern Ireland for a generation, and this new book tells their story for the first time. The story begins with a brief history of army aviation dating back to 1878, and looks in more detail at the connection between Northern Ireland and the post World War Two Army Air Corps, covering the period from 1957 to 2004. A large section of the book covers the time of the Troubles, and traces the development of the use of army aircraft at this time. The book recalls the technical and tactical changes, and many dramatic incidents are covered. As well as the dramatic, there were also many light-hearted and humorous moments, such as the one recounted on page 65. The authors have received tremendous co-operation from the Corps, as can be seen from the many photographs of aircraft in action, and by the depth of the text. The book has a foreword by HRH The Prince of Wales, Colonel-in-Chief of the Corps. Available from: Ernie Cromie, £13 inc. Postage & Packing. Please make cheques payable to Ulster Aviation Society. |
No. 230 Squadron Royal Air Force by Guy Warner. In 2004 No 230 Squadron is based at RAF Aldergrove in Northern
Ireland. This new illustrated history of the Squadron begins with its
formation in 1918, when it was formed at Felixstowe in Suffolk. The
Squadron is most famously associated with the Short Sunderland Flying
Boat, and was the first squadron operational on this type of aircraft.
No 230 Squadron has seen active service across the globe, and the association
with flying boats continued until 1957 when the Squadron was disbanded.
It was reformed again in 1958, and eventually made the transition to
helicopters. Aldergrove has been its home for the last eleven years,
flying the Puma HC1 helicopter in support of the security forces. As
well as its history, the book also features numerous people who have
served with the Squadron over the years. Available from: Ernie Cromie, £17 inc. Postage & Packing. Please make cheques payable to Ulster Aviation Society. |
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No.72 Squadron Official History In 2002, No.72 Squadron, Royal Air Force celebrated its 85th birthday. Sadly, 2002 also saw the disbandment of the squadron. It is very much to be hoped that this will be only a temporary condition and that the Squadron will soon be re-formed . It served the people of Northern Ireland from 1969 - 2002, a record, no other squadron having been associated with the Province longer. Following 12 years of detachments to Aldergrove, 72 Squadron was based there for almost 21 years - a total of nearly 33 years in the Province. |
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This booklet tells the full story of the Squadron since its formation. It is the official history - the author, Guy Warner and photographic editor, Kenneth Boyd were given full access to the Squadron archives and received help and support from the Squadron Association. There is no cover charge as such, the publication may be ordered from-: Ernie Cromie Apartment A1, Wapping Lane, Hillsborough, BT26 6AX However a donation to the RAF Benevolent Fund or RAFA is encouraged (suggested minimum £5.00, cheques made payable to the Benevolent Fund or RAFA ). To cover post and packing, a cheque for £1.50 for should also be enclosed, payable to: Ulster Aviation Society.
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"In The Heart Of The City" The History of Belfast's City Airport 1938 - 1998, is a UAS produced book by Guy Warner & Jack Woods. In 64pp A5 format with many interesting colour and B&W illustrations, the book is a well researched and accurate account of activities at Sydenham since it opened in 1938. In our opinion, this book will be valued as an important reference work for those with an interest in aviation in the province, whilst it's entertaining and highly readable style will ensure it's appeal to a wider audience. It is available for £3 inc. postage
& packing from-: Ernie Cromie Apartment A1, Wapping Lane, Hillsborough, BT26 6AX
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Blandford To Baghdad From Blandford to Baghdad is monograph on the life of Major HW von Poellnitz, who was the first CO of No.72 Squadron. It covers his schooldays, his time at Sandhurst, pre-WW1 service, life in the trenches in WW1, flying training, active duty flying the DH2 in France, work as an instructor at Joyce Green, the period in command of 72 until his untimely death near Baghdad in 1918. Available from: Ernie Cromie, £1.50 inc. Postage & Packing. Please make cheques payable to Ulster Aviation Society. |
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Vickers Merchantman - Belfast to Coventry (Video) This is your chance to own a unique record of one of the final flights of Vickers Merchantman G-APEP 'Superb' - the last of it's type. The aircraft first flew in November 1961 and served with BEA as a passenger Vanguard. It was converted to Merchantman configuration in 1971 and retired in September 1996 after 35 years of commercial operation. One of Superb's last flights was captured on video and we are now proud to offer copies of this professionally produced, broadcast quality, 20 minute tape for the miserly sum of £3.50 inc. postage & packing. And unfortunately the tape is only available in PAL format. So apologies to those of you with NTSC VCR's. To obtain your
video, send cheques/money orders to:- Ernie Cromie Apartment A1, Wapping Lane, Hillsborough, BT26 6AX Click on the image for more information and pictures.
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