A former RAF Lightning, Phantom and Tornado F3 pilot himself, Ian didn't have to search too far to track down AVM George Black, commanding officer of No 111 Squadron during its conversion to the Lightning F3 during 1965, for his article in this issue - George is his father. Ian is today a senior Virgin Atlantic Airways captain, flying the Boeing 787, but he has also set up his own publishing company, Firestreak Books. Later this year it wilt bring out Black Leader: A Cockpitful of Memories, by George Black.
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