In Harrier Boys, Volume One: Cold War Through the Falklands, 1969-1990, Robert Marston, who flew Harriers for many years, draws together accounts from others who worked with this unique jet through its history. The excitement, camaraderie and pride of Harrier operators shine through in the personal stories of those whose lives were changed by their experience of this iconic aircraft, both on land and at sea. In this first volume, events of the Cold War years are brought to life by contributors including Graham Williams, who flew the Transatlantic Air Race, Peter Dodworth, a member of the original Harrier Conversion Team, Peter Harris, a participant in the early defense of Belize, Sir Peter Squire, OC 1 (F) Squadron during the Falklands conflict, and Australian Dave Baddams, who commanded the Royal Navy Sea Harriers of 800 Squadron.

• Cover
• Title Page
• Dedication
• Copyright
• Contents
• Foreword
• Contributors
• Chapter 1: A Racing Start
• Chapter 2: Introduction to Service
• Chapter 3: Testing Times
• Chapter 4: In Omnibus Princeps
• Chapter 5: A False Start
• Chapter 6: The Harrier Spreads its Wings
• Photo Gallery 1
• Chapter 7: Here We Go Again
• Chapter 8: Ongoing Goings-On in Central America
• Chapter 9: Operation Corporate –the Ninth Battle Honour for 1 (Fighter) Squadron
• Chapter 10: The Falklands Sea Harrier
• Chapter 11: Syd’s Strip
• Chapter 12: The Falklands: Filling the Gaps
• Photo Gallery 2
• Chapter 13: Fraternity and Mortality
• Chapter 14: Great Escapes
• Chapter 15: Flexibility
• Chapter 16: The Man of the Hour(s)
• Chapter 17: Operational Conversion
• Chapter 18: Transition
• Glossary