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Above the Law
- Narrated by: Adrian Bleese
- Length: 9 hrs and 23 mins
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Summary
Adventures in a helicopter
Adrian Bleese spent 12 years flying on police helicopters, and attended almost 3,000 incidents, as one of only a handful of civilian air observers working anywhere in the world.
In Above the Law, he recounts the most intriguing, challenging, amusing, and downright baffling episodes in his career working for Suffolk Constabulary and the National Police Air Service. Rescuing lost walkers, chasing cars down narrow country lanes, searching for a rural cannabis factory, and disrupting an illegal forest rave…they’re all in a day’s work.
It’s a side of policing that most of us never see, and he describes it with real compassion as he lives his dream job, indulging his love of flying, the English landscape, and helping people. Perhaps more than anything, it’s a story about hope.
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- robert thompson
- 06-08-23
Excellent book
The story and narration is excellent. It's one of those books that you don't want to stop listening to.
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- Martin Kingman
- 09-01-23
Brilliant book
A warts and all account from a passionate and experienced air observer who writer takes you on the journey. No nonsense in places and very compelling. Highly recommend.
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- Amazon Customer
- 25-09-22
Great listen for Aviation enthusiasts
Anyone who has an interest in what goes on up there in the cab of a police chopper would love this book. It has great humour, interesting technical details and even some local history. Well worth a listen!
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- David Russell
- 31-01-23
Very good listen.
loved it and would listen again. it has me tears in my eyes with laughter and also made you realise the ups and downs of a obser in a helicopter.
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- M. Griffin
- 11-07-24
A departure from the norm.
What a brilliant listen, not only narrated with a great level of humour, which I believe is needed when faced with some of the situations. The insight and journey is fascinating and I have a new found respect for Police Air Support and the value of their being available for their colleagues. A great listen.
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- Dr H Hutchinson-Bazely
- 28-05-22
Superbly read by the author
Great book. Interesting stories, well written and brilliantly read. Sometimes it’s a risk when the book is read by the author. This is one of the best I’ve listened to. Adrian could be a professional Audible reader!
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- BigG
- 12-01-23
A Must Read
I found this book very hard to put down, or should I say.. press the off button.
The content is excellent and it’s read by someone who i would
certainly put on my list of narrators to follow.
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- John Kidd
- 27-06-23
A great listen!
A very interesting read about things in this job. Some well thought and balanced explanations and opinions that didn’t push onto me but allowed me to consider.
Worth a listen!!
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- Phil
- 04-02-23
Superb
A fascinating insight into air policing, Adrian takes you on a journey through the highs and lows of his career. Well worth a listen
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- david m
- 08-05-23
Brilliant listen
A brilliant insight to the roles involved in operating police force helicopters. Also, has some interesting historical tit bits. Some aviation and some just history related to landmarks around the country.
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