BORNEO BOYS by Roger Annett

(Subject: Post World War II - General) RAF Helicopter Pilots in Action: The Indonesia Confrontation, 1962-66. For four years British and Commonwealth armed forces were embroiled in conflict on the island of Borneo. Its difficult terrain and lack of adequate roads were the biggest challenges from a military perspective, a challenge met by the mobility of the helicopter. The story of the 'Borneo Boys' of the title, traces a journey from new recruits at boot camp, to flying training and on to Borneo itself. It describes the process of theatre familiarisation – jungle training, and nursing Whirlwind 10s over a the mountainous Malayan jungle. (Published: 2013) (Publisher: Pen & Sword) (ISBN: 9781781590102) (Pagination: 305pp, maps, numerous colour & b/w photos) (Condition: New in d/w) UL-XXXXXX