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SharkeyWardcommanded801NavalAirSquadron,HMSInvincible,wasseniorSeaHarrieradvisertotheCommand,flewoversixtymissionsandwasawardedDSC.Yethadhefollowedallhisinstructionstotheletter,BritainmightwellhavelosttheFalklandsWar.HIsdramaticfirst-handstoryoftheairwarintheSouthAtlanticisalsoanextraordinary,outspokenaccountofinter-Servicerivalries,bureaucraticinterference,anddangerousignoranceoftherealitiesofaircombatamongmanyseniorcommanders.AsSharkeyWardreveals,the801pilotswerefightingnotjusttheenemy,exhaustion,andthehostileweather,butalsotheprejudiceandignoranceoftheirownside.