John Severne joined the RAF in 1944 and gained his wings two months after WW2 ended. This book captures the author's great passion for flying, whether it be in jet-fighters, light aircraft, helicopters or making model planes and gives details of his long illustrious career. As a squadron Leader, he became Equerry to the Duke of Edinburgh. Then followed a period as chief instructor on Britain's first supersonic fighter, the English ELectric zlightening. Later he became 'Wing Commander Ops' at the joint HQ of Middle East Command where he was involved in counter-terrorist operations in Aden. As Station Commander of RAF Kinloss, he was responsible for the introduction of the Nimrod in 1971. SELLING POINTS: The fascinating memoirs of Air Vice-Marshall Sir John Severne. Retirement from the RAF in 1980 proved unsatisfactory, he was rfecalled to become Captain of the Queen's Flight with the responsibility not only for the Flight, but also advising the Queen and other members of teh Royal Family on every aspect of aviation. 94 b/w photographs