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Reflections
of an Oil & Gas Helicopter Pilot
Third Edition
Available In Colour, Monochrome & eBook on Amazon Worldwide - Distributed by WOM and eWOM (That's you!)
And in these North East Scotland bookshops:
But n' Ben, Stonehaven; Better Read, Ellon; Orb's, Huntly, Yeadon's, Banchory,
Somerville Books, 56-58 Rosemount Viaduct and now at the Aberdeen Maritime Museum.
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Some Reviews
“So Authentic you can smell the Jet A1.” Amazon Anon.
“A Gripping Read.” Former Engineering Manager at BAH.
"Superb! Andy recalls those early days to a T". CharlieOneSix.
“Well worth every penny.” Mick Brade. Ex BALPA National Officer (Rotary).
“Remarkable effort, amazing research.” Capt. Don Burton. RM, BIH, CHC & BHL.
"It's one of the finest books about this profession within aviation - offshore flying." Capt Henrik Viggen. CHC & Lider Aviation, Brazil.
"I’ve never read anything that captures the atmosphere of those times quite as well as he has done. The authenticity of his stories shines through. I've read a lot of North Sea flying books, Oxenford's is hard to beat." Pat Malone. Aviation journalist.
“Fascinating, well-told history. One definition of a good book: a 5-minute review, an hour later you're still totally engrossed.” Amazon Anon.
“Excellent read and extremely well researched – we were lucky to survive!” Capt. Peter Collins. AAC, BHL and international heli-firefighter.
"Congratulations Andy, it's a brilliant book" Robbie Duff. Engineering Supervisor BHL, BAH, BIH and Compliance Manger for many fixed wing airlines.
“I can’t praise your book enough!” Capt. Peter Jackson. RAF AI & BAH TRE.
“Wow! Your reflections totally absorbed me.” Capt. Geoff Bader. RN & BHL.
“Absolutely cracking read.” Capt. Alistair Ingledew.
“Probably the best book I have ever read.”
Former Production Manager on BP’s FPSO Petrojarl Foinhaven.
Thank You!
MIL abbreviations: AAC - Army Air Corps; RAF - Royal Air Force; RM - Royal Marines; RN - Royal Navy.
Civil abbreviations: BAH - British Airways Helicopters; BHL - Bristow Helicopters Ltd; BIH - British International Helicopters; CHC - Canadian Holding Co.
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