Aviation fans will be well familiar with Owen Zupp, an experienced commercial airline pilot and author of ‘Down to Earth’ about Battle of Britain pilot Kenneth McGlashen. His writings have featured in magazines around the world and he is a dedicated bloggist. http://www.owenzupp.com/_blog/Owen_Zupp
A former paramedic, Owen offers a unique insight into his writings and presentations with a distinctly human element. His personal stories are something special and he has recently collected them in an ebook ‘Tales of Flight: From Biplanes to Boeings’.
http://www.amazon.com/50-Tales-Flight-Biplanes-ebook/dp/B00BKEDNMC/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1361696861&sr=1-1&keywords=50+tales+of+flight
Demonstrating that writing is in his blood (as well as avgas) Owen is currently penning the experiences of his father a WWII commando and pilot in the Korean War. (You will meet him in ‘50 Tales’ .)
Owen has taken a break from his hectic publicity schedule for ‘50 Tales’ and writing regime to write a review for ‘Australian Eagles’. It will appear in due course but here is an extract.
...in seeking out the personalities behind the service numbers, Kristen has also thoroughly researched the operational truths. From personnel files to squadron records and log books, the timeline of the battle is clearly established. This book is thoroughly researched on a number of levels and the role of each young man’s daily life is described to a backdrop of combat operations. There are dogfights and close calls, but there is also time for humour and reflection. These are young men caught in between their vitality and mortality. ‘Australian Eagles’ offers a wonderful blend of history and humanity.
Coming from someone with such a feel for the human element in writing, these words mean a lot to me. Thank you Owen.
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