Apache at War
Flying the world's deadliest attack helicopter in combat
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Apache at War
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Narrated by:
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Nathaniel Priestley
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Steve Jones
About this listen
**AS FEATURED IN THE TELEGRAPH**
The ultimate fighting machine...
The unflinching memoir of the elite combat pilot who flew it in action...
And his nail-biting story of training Prince Harry.
'Rounds slammed the ground all around the Taliban. He hit the earth face first, vanishing into the foggy confusion of desert conflict. The Apache's engines rumbled on as we orbited, hoping to see immediate harsh, hard proof that he was no longer a threat.'
Steve Jones is a former senior British combat pilot flying with the Army Air Corps (AAC), and Apache At War is his vivid and uncompromising account of flying 'the ultimate fighting machine', the Apache AH1 attack helicopter in action. From patrolling 'Bandit Country' in Northern Ireland in the late 1990s, to taking out Taliban fighters in Afghanistan in the mid to late 2000s, with active service in the Balkans and Iraq along the way: Steve Jones offers the taut, gritty, and graphic reality of flying in military service.
Besides his time spent in the air, Steve Jones was also a qualified instructor on the Apache. He brings us a first-hand account of his time spent teaching the then 'Lieutenant H. Wales' - Prince Harry - to fly and fight the aircraft. He tells of mentoring the hard-living prince, of equipping him with skills that would later bring out the best in him in Afghanistan, offering insights into Harry the soldier and pilot far removed from the media figure that we all know so well.
Immediate, dramatic, peppered with military insights and laced with laconic humour, Apache At War is a testament to the vital work of combat helicopter pilots, as well as an intimate salute to a truly remarkable aircraft.
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- G Patterson
- 08-11-24
Excellent!
One of the best rotary wing pilot experiences I have ever had the privilege to listen to.
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- Samsara
- 12-01-25
An Engrossing Listen, With A Couple Of Caveats
To the author Steve Jones I say thank you for your service, and for sharing your story - I enjoyed listening. And to the narrator I suggest a little homework next time, prior to recording - the repeated mispronunciation of various military terminology detracts from the experience, and does not do justice to the author. This seems to be a common problem, and I do wish publishing houses would take more care to brief their narrators - proper preparation, and all that....
That aside, this is well worth a listen, although I did feel uncomfortable at times, listening to the chapter about Prince Harry. I know the idea is to sell copy, but to me it felt intrusive.
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- 03-01-25
Brilliant
Brilliant audio book, he paints a vivid picture of the efforts and conflicts he and others have been through. Great audio book.
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- Monster
- 18-11-24
Excellent narrative from an “Ugly” warfighter
A really well written narrative of an “ordinary bloke” who is clearly anything but, and how his dream of flying helo’s for the British army was fully realised. This is a no nonsense but thoughtful account of one man’s journey of serving his country. His style is immediate, frank, funny in parts, horrific in others but well told throughout. The author handles the potentially confusing and complicated process of learning to fly and fight in helicopters deftly. I found his unapologetic but nevertheless sensitive treatment of the task required of British forces deployed in war zones was refreshing. He did his duty, and there should be no guilt or shame attached to that service which is right and proper. Highly recommended.
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- Zavier Arnold
- 17-09-24
fair play, impressive
I've got a greater understanding what these guys went through to get to the top. big decisions, life or death stuff
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- Mr N Bennet-Williams
- 13-05-24
Enjoyable Listen
Really enjoyable listen. Not often I listen to audio books of this length so quickly. An insight to Army life and helicopter training and flying over someone’s long and established career. Well worth a listen if you are interested in the British Army and the war in Afghanistan. Thanks for writing it Steve Jones.
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- Isabella
- 22-09-24
Riveting story
Such a great read with plenty of detail and drama to keep you glued to your seat
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- Amazon Customer
- 31-12-24
Life on the front line
Great first hand view of life on the front line making split second life or death decisions.
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- Tecstel
- 04-08-24
An interesting pilot, dedicated to his country.
A no-holds barred story of an Apache pilot and what it takes to be an instructor. His loyalty to the Monarchy and country is exemplary .
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- Karen
- 06-12-24
Superb
This is an excellent book,well written first hand account,with superb,within obvious classified rules,detailed technical descriptions of both aircraft and theatre.
Worth a listen.
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