Book reviews Our pick of the best flight-related tomes this issue Adventures in Aviation by Wing Commander Roy Gamblin (published by Vanguard Press, £14.99) This review required a long gestation period, simply because I slowly and enjoyably read Roy Gamblin’s book from cover to cover. I think that summarises well the quality of this autobiography. Many pilots feel the need to write about their lives in aviation (me too!) and, sadly, their writing abilities never quite match their undoubted flying skills. This book is the exception, one that will appeal to those who have spent most, if not all, their career in civil aviation. I make that point because a large chunk of the author’s time was spent in the military, and yet his experiences in Oman, Norway and, of course, the UK were fascinating – as was Gamblin’s account of his civil career on Jetstreams and the aromatic old 146. Thoroughly recommended. Review by David Keen, Log Board member Never Answer to a Whistle by Michael Howard (published by Griffin Publishing, £10) This is a very entertaining personal account of the author’s life and his experiences in aviation. It tells of how he got his foot on the ladder in the 1970s, and went on to fly a variety of private jets throughout Africa and other interesting places – including a few close shaves with authorities, and flying on the edge of legality and the flight envelope! The book offers an alternative perspective on how someone built up their flying hours, from a single-engine flight instructor who joined Britannia and flew 737s, 757s and 767s. This book covers everything but the airline career, which is summarised in just a few sentences. It is definitely worth a read this winter. Review by Matthew Martin, Log Board member Would you like to review a book for The Log? If so, simply email TheLog@balpa.org BOOKS