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Lightning Boys (PB)Discover the exciting world of military aviation with 'Lightning Boys' by renowned author Richard Pike. This brand new paperback edition, part of Grub Street's Jet Age Series, showcases the history and thrills of the iconic Lightning aircraft. With dimensions of 153 x 234 mm and 192 pages packed with tales of daring pilots, 'Lightning Boys' is not just a book; its a journey through time, capturing the highs and lows experienced by those who flew this
Discover the exciting world of military aviation with 'Lightning Boys' by renowned author Richard Pike. This brand-new paperback edition, part of Grub Street's Jet Age Series, showcases the history and thrills of the iconic Lightning aircraft. With dimensions of 153 x 234 mm and 192 pages packed with tales of daring pilots, 'Lightning Boys' is not just a book; it’s a journey through time, capturing the highs and lows experienced by those who flew this legendary plane. Voted the fifth most popular military aircraft of all time in an international study, the Lightning has captured the admiration of aviation fans worldwide.Experience captivating narratives, including the story of an aerobatic display pilot, a seemingly incredible case of telepathic communication, and a gripping account of a mid-air collision involving a Lightning pilot on an exchange with the French air force. You'll also find a chapter detailing what just might be a genuine world record in aviation history. Enhanced by a unique sketch from former Lightning pilot and artist Chris Stone, this book promises to engage not only aviation enthusiasts but also casual readers with its engaging style and pace.
'Lightning Boys' is a prized possession for anyone fascinated by military aviation history. Conveniently available in New Zealand, this book incurs no unexpected import charges, customs duties, or taxes, ensuring a seamless purchase experience. We are happy to combine shipping for your convenience. Grab your copy today and soar through the remarkable tales of the Lightning era.
CONDITION: Brand New
Dimensions: 153 x 234 mm
Pages: 192
Bind: paperback
Author: Richard Pike Publisher: Grub Street
Publication Date: 31-05-2018
First published in 2011 to wide acclaim, Lightning Boys is now available in paperback for the first time as part of Grub Street’s fantastic new Jet Age Series. In an international study, the Lightning was voted the fifth most popular military aircraft of all time. It has many thousands of devotees who are a ready market for this entertaining book which relates the highs and lows, the dramas and the demands of those who operated this iconic aircraft from the sharp end. Tales include the recollections of an aerobatic display pilot, an implausible yet true account of telepathic communication, and an extraordinary episode when a Lightning pilot on an exchange programme with the French air force became embroiled in a mid-air collision. An unverified yet probably genuine world record is also revealed in one of the chapters. In addition to the 16-page photo section, the book features a unique sketch from renowned aviation artist Chris Stone – who is a former Lightning pilot. The style, scope and pace of the writing will appeal to the general reader as well as to the enthusiast.
We are happy to combine shipping. Smartfox is a NZ owned business located in Auckland. This product is in stock in NZ which means no unexpected import charges, custom duty or tax.
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★★★★★ 5
Beautiful Watch, and easy to set up.
Color: 5535-ZP-blue
Looks classy, very easy to set the time, day of the week, and date. It is a class cover so it can break if dropped (my kids broke my first one), but it's inexpensive so it wasn't a huge deal. It's easy to read. Battery hasn't died for months. It's easy to put on and the size works for me.
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Reviewed in the United States on March 27, 2026
★★★★★ 5
Runs like a Rolex
Color: 5535-ZP-blue
What a watch!! A very nice watch. Everyone asks if it is a Rolex!! I say NO but it keeps me on time like a Timex. The band is wearing a little quickly but otherwise thumbs up!
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Reviewed in the United States on December 4, 2025
★★★★★ 1
Most important review for this watch and company.
Color: 5566-ZP-blue face, Color: 5566-ZP-blue face
I bought two and they both broke. Customer service has ignored my e-mail. What more do you need to know about a company? I personally wrote them through their own website, so they could keep Amazon out of it. It makes me angry that they won't even reply to my e-mail. I was nice. Both watches broke, neither one if actually water proof. The band is exceptionally thin and it WILL break on you once it arrives. It's so poor, that my body moisture is what got into the face of the watch. What the heck? I've had better 9 dollar watches from Walmart. Zero out of zero for the COMPANY who doesn't care about their customers, and zero out of ten for watch quality. Useless. I wasted 60-80 bucks on two of these! BOTH BROKE! and in more than one way!!!!! Terribly marked up (this is less than a 10 dollar Walmart watch - quality is LOWER than the lowest 3 dollar watches off Temu, Shien, Walmart), customer service is non-existent, and the band WILL BREAK on you. It's worthless. Take your money somewhere else. Attached pictures show the moisture leak from my sweat, but in real life, it's actually much worse. Worthless, not usable. Two of them folks. TWO!
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Reviewed in the United States on May 2, 2026
★★★★★ 5
Quality Watch
Color: 5566-ZP-white face
A very nice looking inexpensive watch for work if you are in a job that you don't want to wear an expensive watch.
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Reviewed in the United States on January 15, 2026
★★★★★ 4
As Advertised
Color: 5535-HP-white
The watch is what I expected, and works upon receipt as advertised. At this price, if it only works for 4-6 months it's easily worth the money. Large, nice looking face, day/date. Wristband is what you'd expect, but adequate and comfortable.
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Reviewed in the United States on December 25, 2023
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