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This cleverly-titled book by Mark Vanhoenacker was abridged recently for BBC Radio, which was how I heard of it. It talks about the life and experiences of an airline pilot, mainly flying long-haul 747s for British Airways which would usually not interest me. I mean, big iron and 8 hour plus flights are just not my thing!

However, if you like good writing and a lyrical style you'll agree it deserves to be widely read. I have greatly enjoyed his descriptions of the sights only airline pilots see regularly and the other features of his flying career. Recommended!
 
Blast it's not on iplayer any more. But it's unabridged on audible, and, on your recommendation, I shall spend this month's credit on it!

What is the plane in the image here? A 727, with drop tanks?

http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b05pr03b

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Tu-154.
Compared to 727:
Wing fences and Cushman carrots, 727 does not have these
Much larger engines, especially noticeable is the bigger jet pipe for the central engine
Top of fin fairing around horizontal stab, 727 has no fairing there.
Roy
 
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