49ers II: The Rest of the Story
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| Rating | : | 4.12 (701 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 191050887X |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 370 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2017-07-04 |
| Language | : | English |
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He now lives in Koh Samui. He moved to Hong Kong in 1985, flying for Cathay Pacific Airways, where he became a Boeing 747 captain. During the 1990s, as president of the Hong Kong Airlines Pilots' Association, he was a member of the International Federation of Airline Pilots' Associations Flight Time Limitations Working Group, was awarded an IFALPA Presidential Citation in 2003 and is an honorary member of the Royal Air Force Association. . Born in Leeds in 1952, John Warh
As well as providing an eye-opening insider's view of the aviation industry, The 49ers II describes the immense personal cost to those involved. In his first book, The 49ers - The True Story, Captain John Warham describes how the pilots fought to be exonerated and have their professional reputations restored. It is a remarkable story of resilience and determination, told with candour and wit.. It ends in November 2009 when the High Court in Hong Kong ruled in the pilots' favour.July 2010; after Cathay dispute the judgment, The 49ers II - The Rest of the Story finds John and his 'Band of Brothers' facing an appeal court hearing, continuing the fight for justice that had overshadowed their lives and those of their families for almost 10 years.With a costly legal roller coaster in motion and a question mark over his financial future, life for John becomes very different from that of a senior captain with a prestigious airline. But th
A Must Read Part 2 Andrew A must read for any pilot working in Hong Kong, not just for Cathay Pacific. It is a very well written personal account of the 49ers' saga and exposes the major flaws in the judiciary, labour laws and current airline management quality.
It is definitely well worth the effort. From the Back Cover Some problems you encounter may seem insurmountable at first sight; but persevere. . In return, win or lose, you will be rewarded with the peace of mind that you tried your best, you protected those weaker than you and those you hold dear.You did the right thing.And then you will be able to die smiling before they put you in the fast hearse