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The narrative follows a former Royal Navy pilot who transitions from flying supersonic jets to farming in the challenging environment of Northern Rhodesia. Over nearly two decades, he thrives as a farmer, cultivating tobacco and maize while managing cattle. Eventually, he returns to aviation as a charter pilot, ultimately becoming a training captain for an airline operating BAC 1-11 aircraft in the Mediterranean. The story explores themes of adventure, adaptation, and the diverse experiences of a life dedicated to both agriculture and aviation.
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Shadows of Flight, Richard Jenkins
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- Released
- 2016
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- Title
- Shadows of Flight
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Richard Jenkins
- Publisher
- Xlibris
- Released
- 2016
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 318
- ISBN13
- 9781514494059
- Category
- Biographies and Thoughts
- Description
- The narrative follows a former Royal Navy pilot who transitions from flying supersonic jets to farming in the challenging environment of Northern Rhodesia. Over nearly two decades, he thrives as a farmer, cultivating tobacco and maize while managing cattle. Eventually, he returns to aviation as a charter pilot, ultimately becoming a training captain for an airline operating BAC 1-11 aircraft in the Mediterranean. The story explores themes of adventure, adaptation, and the diverse experiences of a life dedicated to both agriculture and aviation.