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Reflections
of an Oil & Gas Helicopter Pilot
Third Edition
Published in three formats: eBook ISBN 978-1-0687899-0-8
Colour 978-1-0687899-1-5 and Monochrome 978-1-0687899-3-9
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But n' Ben, Stonehaven; Better Read, Ellon; Orb's, Huntly; Yeadon's, Banchory;
Somerville Books, 56-58 Rosemount Viaduct and now at the Aberdeen Maritime Museum.
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An overview of this book by Major Mark Lacy
Former North Sea Commander with Bristow Helicopters, British International and CHC
"Early in this book, the author refers to the 'unreported world' of the offshore North Sea. This book helps very much to bring this world to life. As I read it, I found myself vividly remembering what I experienced all those years ago.
This book highlights what a dangerous place to work the North Sea was and still is.
We were all pioneers in the job because we had to write the book as we went along, as you will see from the narrative.
The colourful stories of his travels elsewhere are another highlight.
After 38 years flying, he was asked to join the UK Search and Rescue (UK SAR) Standards Transition Team to construct and edit their operations manuals, says a lot about the man.
The book will be enjoyed by the aviation community, all who worked in the oil and gas industry, and even those with an adventurist spirit."
Some Reviews
“So Authentic you can smell the Jet A1.” Amazon Anon.
“A Gripping Read.” Former Engineering Manager at BAH.
"Superb! Andy recalls those early days to a T". CharlieOneSix.
“Well worth every penny.” Mick Brade. Ex BALPA National Officer (Rotary).
“Remarkable effort, amazing research.” Capt. Don Burton. RM, BIH, CHC & BHL.
"It's one of the finest books about this profession within aviation - offshore flying." Capt. Henrik Viggen. CHC & Lider Aviation, Brazil.
"I’ve never read anything that captures the atmosphere of those times quite as well as he has done. The authenticity of his stories shines through. I've read a lot of North Sea flying books, Oxenford's is hard to beat." Pat Malone. Aviation journalist.
“Fascinating, well-told history. One definition of a good book: a 5-minute review, an hour later you're still totally engrossed.” Amazon Anon.
“Excellent read and extremely well researched – we were lucky to survive!” Capt. Peter Collins. AAC, BHL and international heli-firefighter.
"Congratulations Andy, it's a brilliant book" Robbie Duff. Engineering Supervisor BHL, BAH, BIH and Compliance Manager for many fixed wing airlines.
"The author is much more than just a helicopter pilot - he is a wealth of information of what we did as helicopter pilots." Capt. Dick Bares. Bristow Helicopters.
"Best book I have ever read." Stuart Young. Ground Services, Esbjerg DK for NHV & Babcock.
“I can’t praise your book enough!” Capt. Peter Jackson. RAF AI & BAH TRE.
“Wow! Your reflections totally absorbed me.” Capt. Geoff Bader. RN & BHL.
“Absolutely cracking read.” Capt. Alistair Ingledew.
“Probably the best book I have ever read.”
Former Production Manager on BP’s FPSO Petrojarl Foinhaven.
Thank You!
MIL abbreviations: AAC - Army Air Corps; RAF - Royal Air Force; RM - Royal Marines; RN - Royal Navy.
Civil abbreviations: BAH - British Airways Helicopters; BHL - Bristow Helicopters Ltd; BIH - British International Helicopters; CHC - Canadian Holding Co.