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Lightning Boys (PB)Discover the exciting world of military aviation with 'Lightning Boys' by renowned author Richard Pike. This brand new paperback edition, part of Grub Street's Jet Age Series, showcases the history and thrills of the iconic Lightning aircraft. With dimensions of 153 x 234 mm and 192 pages packed with tales of daring pilots, 'Lightning Boys' is not just a book; its a journey through time, capturing the highs and lows experienced by those who flew this
Discover the exciting world of military aviation with 'Lightning Boys' by renowned author Richard Pike. This brand-new paperback edition, part of Grub Street's Jet Age Series, showcases the history and thrills of the iconic Lightning aircraft. With dimensions of 153 x 234 mm and 192 pages packed with tales of daring pilots, 'Lightning Boys' is not just a book; it’s a journey through time, capturing the highs and lows experienced by those who flew this legendary plane. Voted the fifth most popular military aircraft of all time in an international study, the Lightning has captured the admiration of aviation fans worldwide.Experience captivating narratives, including the story of an aerobatic display pilot, a seemingly incredible case of telepathic communication, and a gripping account of a mid-air collision involving a Lightning pilot on an exchange with the French air force. You'll also find a chapter detailing what just might be a genuine world record in aviation history. Enhanced by a unique sketch from former Lightning pilot and artist Chris Stone, this book promises to engage not only aviation enthusiasts but also casual readers with its engaging style and pace.
'Lightning Boys' is a prized possession for anyone fascinated by military aviation history. Conveniently available in New Zealand, this book incurs no unexpected import charges, customs duties, or taxes, ensuring a seamless purchase experience. We are happy to combine shipping for your convenience. Grab your copy today and soar through the remarkable tales of the Lightning era.
CONDITION: Brand New
Dimensions: 153 x 234 mm
Pages: 192
Bind: paperback
Author: Richard Pike Publisher: Grub Street
Publication Date: 31-05-2018
First published in 2011 to wide acclaim, Lightning Boys is now available in paperback for the first time as part of Grub Street’s fantastic new Jet Age Series. In an international study, the Lightning was voted the fifth most popular military aircraft of all time. It has many thousands of devotees who are a ready market for this entertaining book which relates the highs and lows, the dramas and the demands of those who operated this iconic aircraft from the sharp end. Tales include the recollections of an aerobatic display pilot, an implausible yet true account of telepathic communication, and an extraordinary episode when a Lightning pilot on an exchange programme with the French air force became embroiled in a mid-air collision. An unverified yet probably genuine world record is also revealed in one of the chapters. In addition to the 16-page photo section, the book features a unique sketch from renowned aviation artist Chris Stone – who is a former Lightning pilot. The style, scope and pace of the writing will appeal to the general reader as well as to the enthusiast.
We are happy to combine shipping. Smartfox is a NZ owned business located in Auckland. This product is in stock in NZ which means no unexpected import charges, custom duty or tax.
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★★★★★ 5
Last a while. Will be buying more toys soon.
Color: Consuela the Cactus - Large, Size: Large Dog
Best dog toy I have ever bought. I have three dogs, two at the time I bought this toy. It took them over a year to break through the first layer. The flower comes off first so be careful your dog doesn't swallow it. It still has the second layer so it still looks like a cactus. No stuffing to clean up when they tear into it, which makes it far less messy than other toys. One of my dogs is obsessed with fetch so I use it like a ball inside. The oval shape makes it hard to ensure when it bounces that it will bounce straight. It's bounced into walls and other stuff that I wasn't intending it to hit. Not much of a squeak so I can let them play with it for hours and I don't get annoyed with the noise. Great toy that lasts a while.
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Reviewed in the United States on September 25, 2025
★★★★★ 5
Nice Value
Color: Consuela the Cactus - Large, Size: Large Dog
Very cute! Its soft and feels like it is well made. It is a heavier toy and a tougher one. Not a plush toy. I will order again for our older dogs. Nice value for sure!
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Reviewed in the United States on June 11, 2026
★★★★★ 5
Great toy for our best boys!
Color: Consuela the Cactus - Large, Size: Large Dog
You can never go wrong with BarkBox toys and this was no exception. Our dogs like toys that have squeakers and that they can tear into. This style of toy fits the bill. The design is cute as well. I’ve had this in the house for months and, while it’s definitely seen better days, it’s still intact and they haven’t gotten to the inner layer. (Not for want of trying.)
The perfect type of toy for our fur babies.
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Reviewed in the United States on February 10, 2026
★★★★★ 5
Survives 7 months so far.
Color: Christmas Consuela, Size: Large Dog
It is still intact after nearly 7 months of constant play. My blue heeler normally destroys toys in just a few weeks.
Consuela has exceeded expectations of survival with an extremely chewy, destruction prone dog.
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Reviewed in the United States on June 6, 2026
★★★★★ 4
Short-lived but much enjoyed as a chew toy
Color: Consuela the Cactus - Large, Size: Large Dog
I bought two of these for my "granddogs" in the size for Large dogs. The German Shepherd-mix stole the one intended for the border collie-mix and had both toys halfway destroyed within a day--I'm pretty sure they didn't survive much longer after that. Much enjoyed! Maybe I should've bought the Extra Large size, because the Large barely fit in her mouth and she wanted to play tug-of-war, so there wasn't much for me to grab onto. Then the border collie wanted in on the action (she's older, so she needed help tugging!) but there wasn't enough material for her to grab onto without accidentally sinking her teeth into me instead.
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Reviewed in the United States on December 9, 2025