A Day Above Rutland - Couverture rigide

John Nowell met his wife, Christine in Changi, Singapore where she introduced him to photography - sometimes to her regret! John had completed his first solo in a glider over Lincolnshire at 16. Christine Nowell was born in Skegness, the daughter of a RAF Air Gunner and grew up in Wainfleet within sight of the bombing range. John joined the Royal Air Force and flew with 206, 205 and 230 Squadrons, some of the old flying boat squadrons and it was the records of their early exploration flights that formed the basis of his Now & Then series of books. His first book, 'A Day Above Oman' has been re-printed 14 times. His discovery of a collection of 5,000-year-old, perfectly preserved tombs in Oman made the front page of The Times and led to a Fellowship of the Royal Geographic Society. Robert grew up in Oman and worked with John on 'A Day Above Yemen' and then, while John was working away on 'Now & Then - Bahrain', Robert and his sister, Simone, produced 'Now & Then - Dubai', which has been re-printed 10 times. Incredibly, after 10 years, the book is so popular with tourists that it is still in the Times Out best-seller list! Robert has also produced 'Bahrain - The Grand Prix' to celebrate Formula 1 arriving in Bahrain. John & Chris have lived all over the world with their six children; Marc, Kerri, Robert, Simone, Nicholas and William, three sons-in-law; Robert, Cyrus & Patrick; and four grandchildren; William, Isa, Max and Layla. Their next book is 'A Day Above The Lake District' to be followed by 'A Day Above The Costa Blanca' and 'A Day Above Malta'. John is also producing another book to be titled 'How To Photograph Flying Machines'.

A Day Above Rutland Introduction by the Rt Hon Alan Duncan, MP for Rutland. As the Member of Parliament for Rutland, and as the son of someone who saw over 30 years service in the RAF, a compendium of aerial pictures of the county is of especial interest to me. As a small rural county bang in the middle of England, one might think that Rutland would hardly figure in any study of aviation history. Not so; as so often when it comes to Rutland, there are fascinating tales to tell - but you will have to read the book and view the amazing photographs! Or take a flight over Rutland, something that will always be a memorable experience. It is such a diverse and interesting county, from its rolling hills, green fields and pretty stone villages to the sparkling waters of Eyebrook Reservoir and Rutland Water. For less than £200, one can enjoy an aerial adventure in a wicker balloon basket or the open cockpit of a vintage biplane, and see the county from the same vantage point as the early pilots did so many years ago. Until you can take to the air yourself, this book is the next best thing. It is a transport of delight, which I commend to all who will have the pleasure of reading it. Alan Duncan, Minister of State, Department for International Development Member of Parliament for Rutland & Melton, The House of Commons, London.