How did this ‘adventure’ happen?
From being a volunteer radio presenter to a published author. It is quite a “Tale”
Sometime during Mid 2024, the radio station underwent quite a major re-organisation, and I took the opportunity to concentrate on my ‘dream’ of becoming a published author.
To keep me on ‘track’ during my broadcasting days, I was in the habit of keeping notes to assist me in keeping ‘on track’, so to speak. Little did I know then that the notes I saved would become: “Aviation Tales”
“Aviation Tales – Volume 1”
Throughout our history in New Zealand Aotearoa, aviation has produced some of the most remarkable men and women who ever lived, including those brave early pilots (and engineers) who made some of the first forays into the air and who courageously pushed the limitations of flight in ways previously unimaginable.
At the same time, aviation has produced a number of people whose bravery rises above the ‘job description’ of a pilot, even if that is their day job.
These people have touched all of us in aviation and in many cases, those far beyond the flying world by their brave deeds, talents, or achievements.
The “job” of the Aviation History Advocate is to ensure as far as currently possible, the achievements, memories and paraphernalia of these people are promoted, recorded and publicised for the benefit of us all.
- ISBN : 9780473734589
- Publisher : Precise Print
- Product Type : books
- size : 250mm x 185mm x 6mm
- Author : John Skene
- Bind : Paperback
- Edition : 2024
- Pages : 72
- Illustrations : b+w & colour
“Aviation Tales – Volume 2”
This second volume of aviation history stories continues
the journey begun in Volume One, drawing from the
scripts I used while presenting my radio show; Aviation
Past and Present, on Coast Access Radio, based on the Kapiti
Coast of New Zealand’s North Island.
ISBN: 978-0-473-76506-4
Publisher: Precise Print
Product Type: Books
“Nachtjäger – The Novel”
This Novel guides the reader through the war time
experiences of a Luftwaffe nightfighter crew as they
defend the night skies over Europe during WW2.
Going on to explore the post war lives, loves and aspirations
of the air crew, Willi and Kurt as they rebuild their
lives in post war Germany and further afield.
ISBN: 978-0-473-77573-5
Publisher: Precise Print
Product Type: Books
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