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Rate of Climb: Rick Peacock-Edwards
Manage episode 421044089 series 2782856
The son of a Battle of Britain Pilot, Air Commodore Rick Peacock-Edwards CBE, AFC would say he has always been involved in aviation. A pilot for the RAF for 35 years, he has gained over 7000 hours flying fighter aircrafts including the Lightning, Phantom and Tornado. His latest book, ‘Rate of Climb’ is an inspiring insight into his career with the RAF. Rick's fun-loving approach to life is evident throughout his book as well as his conversation with Lady Carnarvon in the Smoking Room at Highclere Castle. This podcast was recorded on the eve of the 'History at Highclere' event.
For more wonderful stories, be sure to buy Rick's book: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Rate-Climb.../dp/1911621467
You can hear more episodes of Lady Carnarvon's Official Podcasts at https://www.ladycarnarvon.com/podcast/
New episodes are published on the first day of every month.
Chapters
1. Rate of Climb: Rick Peacock-Edwards (00:00:00)
2. Life in aviation (00:01:36)
3. Pilots in the war (00:03:31)
4. Band of Brothers (00:07:06)
5. RAF career (00:08:25)
6. Air cadets (00:12:15)
7. Rick's father (00:14:38)
8. Life after the RAF (00:19:13)
9. Last of the few (00:20:32)
75 episodes
Manage episode 421044089 series 2782856
The son of a Battle of Britain Pilot, Air Commodore Rick Peacock-Edwards CBE, AFC would say he has always been involved in aviation. A pilot for the RAF for 35 years, he has gained over 7000 hours flying fighter aircrafts including the Lightning, Phantom and Tornado. His latest book, ‘Rate of Climb’ is an inspiring insight into his career with the RAF. Rick's fun-loving approach to life is evident throughout his book as well as his conversation with Lady Carnarvon in the Smoking Room at Highclere Castle. This podcast was recorded on the eve of the 'History at Highclere' event.
For more wonderful stories, be sure to buy Rick's book: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Rate-Climb.../dp/1911621467
You can hear more episodes of Lady Carnarvon's Official Podcasts at https://www.ladycarnarvon.com/podcast/
New episodes are published on the first day of every month.
Chapters
1. Rate of Climb: Rick Peacock-Edwards (00:00:00)
2. Life in aviation (00:01:36)
3. Pilots in the war (00:03:31)
4. Band of Brothers (00:07:06)
5. RAF career (00:08:25)
6. Air cadets (00:12:15)
7. Rick's father (00:14:38)
8. Life after the RAF (00:19:13)
9. Last of the few (00:20:32)
75 episodes
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