John Nichol Tornado: Eye of the Storm

John Nichol, a former Tornado Navigator, shares the remarkable tale of the RAF Tornado force during the First Gulf War in 1991 - full of excitement, danger, fear, and loss. It is a narrative of incredible courage and resilience.‘In total darkness, 200 feet above the desert, we were hurtling at 620 miles per hour towards our target. Everything felt perfectly coordinated until chaos erupted. I can still vividly recall the moment when a missile was launched at us; instinctively, I veered left and shouted for chaff. The next thing I saw was a blazing flame hurtling towards me like a massive firework, followed by a blinding white flash. The impact knocked me out cold, and my last fleeting thought was that my life was about to end.’In 1990, Iraqi dictator Saddam Hussein's invasion of Kuwait set off a series of events with far-reaching political, military, and personal consequences that continue to echo worldwide. This is the tale of the brave aircrew at the center of Operation Desert Storm, many of whom had never before faced combat. It recounts the harrowing missions of the Tornado jets, the heart-wrenching losses suffered, and the families who anxiously followed the live television coverage of one of the most complicated conflicts in recent history. It is a narrative of profound fear, suffering, and remarkable courage demonstrated in the face of extreme adversity.

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