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Neville Duke

    Neville Duke was an aviation pioneer, among the first to break the sound barrier. A British test pilot and fighter ace of the Second World War, he was credited with destroying 27 enemy aircraft. After the war, Duke became recognized as one of the world's foremost test pilots. In 1953, he set the world air speed record flying a Hawker Hunter.

    Neville Duke
    Zkušební pilot
    All Men
    • All Men takes readers on a thrilling journey through the challenges faced by Mr. Alex Tremont, a Congregational minister who has recently transferred from the Midwest to a small New England community. In this new community, Alex soon discovers that perceiving the enemy is no longer a simple task. He is faced with a litany of problems, including investigating the sighting of a mysterious 'monster' that he cannot comprehend, and his church being designated a 'sanctuary' status. As he navigates through these problems, Alex finds himself increasingly drawn to a young lady who is the driving force behind the sanctuary movement. However, opposing her could lead to dire consequences. And as if that wasn't enough, the 'monster' that Alex has been investigating becomes the prime suspect in the gruesome murder of his predecessor, a murder that resembles a terrorist attack common in the Middle East. Despite being only 28 years old, Alex is expected to earn his stripes and overcome these challenges. But as he faces the trials and tribulations of his new community, he realizes that not all men are equipped to handle the weight of the world on their shoulders. All Men is a gripping tale of mystery, love, and self-discovery that will keep readers on the edge of their seats until the very end.

      All Men
    • Neville Duke je dobře znám v leteckých kruzích nejen jako úspěšný válečných pilot (kromě britských vyznamenání DSO, OBE, DFC, AFC je držitelem i českého válečného kříže), ale i jako mírový zkušební pilot firmy Hawker Aviation Company. Za války v roce 1941 nastoupil službu v RAF u 92. perutě v Biggin Hillu a účastnil se jejích akcí nad severní Francií. V listopadu téhož roku byl převelen do Afriky, kde létal u 112. perutě na pověstných P40E Tomahawk. Rychle se stal jedním z nejúspěšnějších pouštních pilotů. V roce 1943 se vrátil ke své staré 92. peruti, která se pak také stala součástí pouštních leteckých sil. Přesedlal znovu na Spitfire, jeho skoré vzrostlo na dvacet jeden sestřel. V Tunisu a Itálii se propracoval k osmadvacátému vítězství. Ke konci války se stal zkušebním pilotem RAF. Byl to první krok ke kariéře úspěšného šéfa zkušebních pilotů firmy Hawker.... celý text

      Zkušební pilot