whilst not detracting from hie exploits, I KNOW that some of this, particularly the account at Jugroom Fort is very much sensationalised for dramatic effect. There should have been no need for this, the mission had enough danger and excitement to grip the reader without it being spoilt by the authors over dramatisation of the incident
That said, he and the rest of the men on the mission are very brave and deserve our praise

This is one if not the best book i have read. From the eyes of the pilot a very accurate description of how they work when on tour and how much the rest of the foot soilders depend on them. The ammount of firepower that 1 apache can carry makes them untoucable. When in combat a detailed account of ever kill is put across to the reader so it feels like your right there.

This has got to be one of the best books ive read , it totaly puts you in the cockpit with ed , fantastic , amazing account of the battle at jugroom fort , hollywood could not make this stuff up,the apache is one mean baby ! Wow !!!!!!

Brilliant read, struggled to put it down! Gives a really good insight in to there way of live and makes u appreciate that bit more what they do!

Absolutely fantastic book, the views expressed below, as the previous review has stated match exactly my sentiments.

Cannot give more praise for this book, one of my favourites after first read, and im sure I will return to it time and time again. Have subsequently recommended it to everyone of my friends, anyone will pick up this book and love it instantly.

Still gobsmacked!

Respect for the uk's apache force!

Simply put, incredible, the reviewer below has got it spot on.

I have been waiting for this book with anticipation ever since I first heard about the Jugroom Fort rescue. The courage, determination and sheer eccentric "Britishness" of the mission could not have been conceived by the most talented of fictional writers. Here was a tale of war that could lift the country. Not a tale of gung-ho bloodshed and reactive heroics but of camaraderie, hope and a not inconsiderable dose of valour.

When I first saw on the Internet that one of the pilots was writing a book of the events I was not surprised. I fully expected to see a firsthand blow by blow account of the mission taking us from the opening salvos right through to its dramatic conclusion. What I found was so much more.

Despite the fact that the Apache pilots are so obviously of such a high calibre, fully deserving of their elite status, there is no feeling of elitism or arrogance in the book. Ed Macy provides an honest warts and all appraisal of himself and his comrades, not afraid to recognise weaknesses or errors, and not afraid to be honest regarding their capabilities, objectives and feelings.

With an easy and comfortable style the author makes you feel like a part of the team. McNab, in his comment on the book's cover said Apache "puts you right in the cockpit..." I beg to differ. I felt I was tucked up in his flight suit with him! The technical aspects and visualisations of the Apache are explained in such ways that the admiration and passion the author obviously feels for the machine are infectious to say the least, and when the book moves into the action scenes his writing style has your heart beating loud in your chest as you ride the couch into battle!

The book is at times humorous, at others desperately tense. It moves from stand up and cheer moments to touching sadness. His tributes to Mathew Ford are poignant and so obviously heartfelt.

This is truly an outstanding debut from a man who can now comfortably and justifiably add "author" to his list of considerable talents. I would encourage everyone to read this book, breathe, then read it again.