John Nichol

John Nichol is a former RAF Tornado navigator who, during the first Gulf War in 1991, was famously shot down, paraded on television and held prisoner by Saddam Hussein. John wrote movingly about his experience in his first book, 'Tornado Down', and has gone on to write fifteen more best-selling books. His latest, 'Eject, Eject', is out now. He also loves food, is very fond of cooking and often posts pictures on social media of his many and varied culinary creations.

Remembrance Sunday is about more than just the two world wars

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At 11 a.m. today, much of the nation will fall silent in remembrance of those who have made the ultimate sacrifice in the service of our great country. For some, thoughts will focus on the enormous death toll of the two world wars. But many of us will be reflecting on losses from more recent

With John Nichol

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John Nichol is a former RAF Tornado navigator who, during the first Gulf War in 1991, was famously shot down, paraded on television and held prisoner by Saddam Hussein. John wrote movingly about his experience in his first book, ‘Tornado Down’, and has gone on to write fifteen more best-selling books. His latest, ‘Eject, Eject’, is out now.