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We were working off Invincible at Diego Garcia and I was doing circuits of the airfield when the control tower came on and said: ‘you do know you’re on fire?’. Jake Watson is an accomplished military pilot, flying Sea King Search and Rescue helicopters for the Royal Air Force. We’d be at Culdrose on duty and usually we’d have 15 minutes to get airborne from the call – and we never took that long. Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 1 April 2014. SAR is a well balanced, emotive book which is both engaging and thought provoking. Enter your mobile number or email address below and we'll send you a link to download the free Kindle App. Currently serving in the Royal Navy? This book really gives a wonderful insight into the work done by our hugely talented and respected SAR teams, ready to scramble in their Sea King in all weathers and any time of day or night. Please try again. This item has a maximum order quantity limit. The citation called him a paragon of experience in his environment, possessing exceptional aptitude and unrivalled flying skills, constantly fostering good airmanship and always willing to mentor other pilots. Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 3 February 2014, The first impression I gained from SAR is that it is a highly professional and competently constructed piece of personal writing. Makes good use of "generic" crew to cover lots of people at once. I really enjoyed reading SAR by Jake Watson. Unable to add item to List. Sir Tim Wallis and Bill Black at the launch of Black's book I Did It My Way in 2013. “It happened once in the United Arab Emirates in 2018 and we were forced to suddenly put down in the car park of a five-star hotel. I soon stopped thinking about royal references however, and became totally immersed in the book. Lieutenant Commander Andrew ‘Tank’ Murray has clocked in excess of a staggering 8,760 hours in the air – more than any other regular member of the navy. Three of General Orde Wingate's Chindits were being evacuated by a light L-1, single-engined fixed-wing aircraft when the aircraft suffered an engine failure and the pilot was forced to land in a paddy field in Japanese held territory. There is information galore, but there is also emotion as various rescues are recalled and accounted. For details, please see the Terms & Conditions associated with these promotions. “Then you’d get there and it’s not what you expect and you’d have to improvise. Royal Marines are able to operate across all terrains and environments using an arsenal of highly specialised equipment and weapons. No need to register, buy now! “I was at home and was watching all this happening on TV,” he said. Our ability to overcome adverse conditions means we’re often the first to respond when disaster strikes. Navy X gets new technology off the drawing board and into the hands of our people on operations at a pace that has not been possible before. In order to navigate out of this carousel please use your heading shortcut key to navigate to the next or previous heading. She was killed in the 2017 Irish Coast Guard Rescue 116 crash in March 2017. We work with our allies and partners to help cement the relationships that our nation depends on. Lieutenant Commander Murray also flew the fourth helicopter to arrive at Boscastle in Cornwall, which was devasted by a flash flood in 2004. Ensuring the security of home and international waters is central to the stability and prosperity of Britain and the world economy. This shopping feature will continue to load items when the Enter key is pressed. The senior Naval staff use their wealth of experience to oversee all aspects of the Royal Navy’s activities, from operations and administration to personnel and logistics. The story is told in an eloquent manner by Watson, whose personality and ability as a raconteur shines through on every page. Join us to be part of something special, protecting our nation’s interests, all over the world. “He has been involved in saving a great man lives, by day and night, often in freezing temperatures, hazardous winds, low visibility and at high altitudes, and in many cases been first at accident sites where grief and sadness prevailed. For full functionality of this site it is necessary to enable JavaScript. Learn about the different types of accommodation available through the Royal Navy and find an option that meets your needs. He is a qualified instructor and now works as a staff pilot at 824 Naval Air Squadron, the training unit at RNAS Culdrose in Cornwall, where he shares his experience with the new generation of aircrew. Find out how you can cope with the challenges of deployment using an array of support services, tools and initiatives. Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 23 May 2014. There are so many good books about flying that make this book seem a little thin. Then you can start reading Kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer - no Kindle device required. Jake's writing style is uncluttered, and facilitates an understanding of the complexities faced as the pilot. At the heart of our naval prowess is an impressive fleet that includes destroyers, frigates and aircraft carriers. Here are the instructions how to enable JavaScript in your web browser. An excellent book, I can recommend it. The Merlin is more like a pair of new shoes.”. Protecting our nation’s interests: guardian, diplomat and humanitarian force for good. A funeral service will be held July 10 at the Fiordland Community Events Centre in Te Anau. It explains technical things without massive boring detail but doesn't assume the readers understand any SAR jargon. I lot of the worst jobs, as a pilot, were those in blizzards, again usually in Scotland. An excellent book, I know that flying helicopters is a complex business but there are a myriad of complications when you are flying in freezing conditions, dark, stormy and trying to find an injured mountaineer or small boat. Terrific book! In a Sea King, you’re much more involved in flying whereas you are more managing the Merlin. It is written in a lively, mature style that most readers would find accessible. All is accomplished without the need for the reader to refer to the glossary; a refreshing change to many aviation books. After viewing product detail pages, look here to find an easy way to navigate back to pages you are interested in. In the course of his flying career he flew over three hundred rescue missions, day and night, in all weather conditions and in all environments. © 1996-2020, Amazon.com, Inc. or its affiliates. In the unforgiving terrain with which he became so familiar, he fought fires and lifted and recovered more than 100 aircraft and helicopters. Career paths for a helicopter pilot can take him into other industries as well, such as firefighting, search and rescue, logging and instructing other pilots. Or have a friend or loved one who is? Search and Rescue Pilot. “We caught fire once in the Indian Ocean. Discover the key services available to serving personnel and access the Defence Gateway, where you can contact a range of external organisations. “He was just so fastidious in his work.’’. Of all his time in the air, Lieutenant Commander Murray said his years spent in search and rescue were the most challenging and rewarding. I’ve spent enough time in it that it’s like a favourite pair of slippers. Very readable and recommended, Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 29 October 2015. In the course of his flying career he flew over three hundred rescue missions, day and night, in all weather conditions and in all environments. These Kindle Books can only be redeemed by recipients in your country. Jake left the Service in 2007 as a Squadron Leader, active front-line pilot, and the Commanding Officer of one of the six RAF Search and Rescue bases in the UK. Upon finishing this book, you will see things from a whole different perspective and that to me is a great thing. From divers to chefs, musicians to engineers, there’s a whole world of career options with the Royal Navy. Background. His list of naval air squadrons includes 814, 706, 810, 820, 849, 771 and 857 with roles in airborne early warning, anti-submarine warfare and search and rescue. “My first love will always be the Sea King. Access dedicated veterans charities and get all the support you need, from help with any mental health issues to financial advice. The Tornado Years: More Adventures of a Cold War Fast-Jet Navigator, From Borneo to Lockerbie: Memoirs of an RAF Helicopter Pilot, Groundcrew Boys: Tales from RAF bases around the world, Scram! Does this book contain inappropriate content? Bill Black, who saved countless lives and earned admiration – at times astonishment – for his expertise as a Fiordland helicopter pilot, has died aged 76. The only thing I haven’t done is ditch at sea, and I don’t want to be part of that club thank you very much.”. When's the sequel being published? Every day, our dedicated people are working hard across the globe protecting our nation’s interests.