Fighting Force

Overview

Photographer Jamie Hunter worked closely with the RAF to capture stunningly dynamic images of the "best of the best"—the dedicated pilots, crew, engineers, groundstaff, and aircraft of the Royal Air Force.

Readers are presented with fascinating insight into RAF life in this exciting, adrenalin-fueled showcase—all of the RAFs combat and support aircraft are shown in operation, combined with captivating images of the dedicated men and women who work with these warplanes both in the air and on the ground. Superbly illustrated, this book puts you in the cockpit of a Eurofighter Typhoon; hurtling down a tight valley at 500mph at an altitude of 250ft in a Tornado GR4; landing a C-130 Hercules on a rough landing strip to resupply troops with vital resources; and operating a Chinook helicopter in the zero-visibility conditions of a dusty desert at night while being shot at. A comprehensive gallery of dynamic images demonstrate the wide range of skills required of today's RAF personnel—from exhilarating fast-jet flying and challenging logistical support, to complex state-of-the-art engineering and dangerous force protection.

Author Biography

Jamie Hunter is an aviation photographer and the Director of Aviacom Ltd,, which specializes in delivering media services to the aerospace industry. His other titles include Smoke Trails and Testing Top Guns. Sir Glenn Torpy is the RAF Chief of the Air Staff.