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Spider Zero Seven by Mike Borlace (Paperback, 2018)
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Silver Cross recipient, Mike Borlace is considered to be one of the most experienced combat helicopter pilots of recent times. Now he collates his experiences in this compelling wartime memoir set against the backdrop of the civil war fought in Rhodesia during the 1970s. Helicopters were a vital component of the small Rhodesian Defence Force and as part of special forces, Borlace and his fellow aircrew soon became key weapons in the counterinsurgency operations. Adopting new flexible tactics and blending stealth with courage, they carried the fight by air to the heart of the enemy, establishing a fearsome reputation. In this vivid history, Borlace chronicles the story of airmen, soldiers and leading figures such as Joshua Nkomo and Robert Mugabe's communist backed guerillas from the perspective of a professional officer at the sharp end. In Spider Zero Seven, Borlace humorously recounts the training, living conditions and hardships of his time in the forces. He also touchingly depicts the human side of the military through his portrayals of his fellow pilots, technicians, medics, nurses and flying with his dog Doris. Out of the 1096 days he served as a pilot in 7 Squadron, Borlace spent 739 days on combat operations. During his 149 contacts with the enemy he was shot down five times and wounded twice. He is one of only five recipients of the Silver Cross, the highest gallantry award given by the air force. With this authority he gives a powerful insight into the violent events of a brutal conflict, in a book that will appeal not only to those interested in military history, but also to a wider readership who enjoy a personal, true-life adventure.Product Identifiers
PublisherTroubador Publishing
ISBN-139781788038959
eBay Product ID (ePID)24046521375
Product Key Features
Publication Year2018
SubjectGovernment, History
Number of Pages272 Pages
LanguageEnglish
Publication NameSpider Zero Seven
TypeTextbook
AuthorMike Borlace
FormatPaperback
Dimensions
Item Height216 mm
Item Width138 mm
Additional Product Features
Country/Region of ManufactureUnited Kingdom
Title_AuthorMike Borlace
TopicMemorials
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- 22 Jun, 2018
good reading
I knew the author so it was very interesting !!!!Verified purchase: YesCondition: New
- 11 Aug, 2018
Spider Seven Zero very very entertaining
Easy entertaining read AND factual though it reads like a novelVerified purchase: YesCondition: New
