{"product_id":"tailwinds-teapots-robert-thornton-9798710576359","title":"Tailwinds \u0026 Teapots: My life as a BOAC steward in the 1970s","description":"\u003cb\u003eSet in the early 1970's, 'Tailwinds \u0026amp; Teapots' is an account of Robert Thornton's time spent flying as a BOAC steward. The book gives a unique insight into the life of a BOAC aircrew member, taking the reader on a journey from recruitment and training to a fully-fledged steward working across the globe.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eBOAC, Britain's national carrier and forerunner to British Airways, was a superb airline. It carried millions of passengers safely and in style, in distinctive gold and blue liveried jets. BOAC offered passengers, whether travelling first or economy class, a level of service equal to that of a top London hotel! \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eSet in the days before mass tourism came into being, when aviation was carried out in a slower and more personal way, the book covers Robert's time flying on these gold and blue jets - notably the Boeing 707, Standard and Super VC10s, and the Boeing 747. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e'Tailwinds and Teapots' provides a glimpse into the lifestyle of a bygone era, charting the exploits of a 20 year exploring the world as a member of an elite group of aviators! \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis is a worthwhile read for anyone interested in aviation, as well as being of interest to readers of memoirs and autobiographies! Here are some comments from readers: \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"Devoured in 2 days. Wonderful book. Thank you.\" \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"My book arrived on Sunday from Amazon. I can't put it down, brings back so many memories. Thanks, Robert, for writing such a gem of a book.\" \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"A highly recommended read. Purchased it today, I'm halfway through and can't put it down.\" \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"Really enjoying your book Tailwinds and Teapots! Chuckling all the way through. Well done!\" \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"A really great read, can't stop chuckling when reading. I can visualise each scene which says a lot about your writing, well done!\" \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"Robert Thornton brings back the memories of flying on BOAC and lets us into the secret world of the airline's cabin crew. Well written and humorous, highly recommended.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Robert Thornton\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 8710576355\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798710576359\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Independently Published\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 09\/02\/2021\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 250\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.55lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.00h x 5.00w x 0.53d","brand":"Robert Thornton","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":44122855801087,"sku":"9798710576359","price":10.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_88ae8917-bc21-4115-81a4-66027e9fb5da.jpg?v=1687427552","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/tailwinds-teapots-robert-thornton-9798710576359","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}