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Chris Shores

Christopher Shores

It is with great sadness that Grub Street learned of the passing last week of our esteemed author and historian Christopher Shores. Our relationship goes back 40 years. He was a gentle man, always ready to advise our team on a variety of issues and will be sorely missed. In a fitting end to a […]

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Tony Blackman

Tony Blackman OBE Ma FRAeS 6th April 1928 – 13th August 2024 Today it is with great sadness that we announce the death of Tony Blackman. He was a much-loved and respected author as well as a key figure in the V-Force community. Tony’s affiliation with the V-Force began when he was Avro’s chief test […]

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V-Bombers book launch – London Southend Airport

V-Bombers Book Launch at London Southend Airport On Saturday 17th February to mark the publication of Dr Tony Redding’s latest book, V-Bombers: Britain’s Nuclear Frontline in the Cold War, you are cordially invited to meet the author and V-Force veterans at an event hosted by the Vulcan Restoration Trust. The day will run as follows: […]

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Christmas Order 2023 Deadlines

Last date for ordering from our website will be on Monday 18th December. After that date all orders will be processed in the new year. Our office will be closed from Wednesday 21st December 2023 until Tuesday 2nd January 2024.

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The Shepherd/ Vampire Boys

We are eagerly awaiting the release of the film adaption of Frederick Forsyth’s The Shepherd, starring John Travolta which is streaming on Disney+ from December 1st. Buy Charlotte Bailey’s Vampire Boys and immerse yourself in the true stories of the aircraft as told by the veterans, including Frederick Forsyth himself. Charlotte herself was a consultant […]

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Update to Website Store

Sadly we have had to review our website store and have come to the decision to stop accepting international orders for the foreseeable future. Due to the rising costs of international postage along with the additional complication of post-Brexit paperwork, it is no longer sustainable for us to carry on selling to countries outside of […]

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Flying with the Navy book launch – 27th October 2023

We are delighted to announce that the launch of Steve and Heather Bond’s latest publication, Flying with the Navy, will be taking place on Friday 27th October at RNAS Yeovilton. Steve and Heather will be joined by a number of veterans for a signing including: Gene Carolan, Mike Norman and Jock Alexander. This special event has been […]

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