49ers II: The Rest of the Story
Author | : | |
Rating | : | 4.34 (772 Votes) |
Asin | : | 191050887X |
Format Type | : | paperback |
Number of Pages | : | 370 Pages |
Publish Date | : | 2015-11-15 |
Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
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. . It is definitely well worth the effort
. He now lives in Koh Samui. 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 195
Andrew said A Must Read Part "A Must Read Part 2" according to 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 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.. 9ers' saga and exposes the major flaws in the judiciary, labour laws and current airline management quality.. . 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 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.. 9ers' saga and exposes the major flaws in the judiciary, labour laws and current airline management quality.
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. When a group of 49 Cathay Pacific pilots were fired in 2001, one of the most ground-breaking legal cases in aviation history followed as The 49ers faced a David and Goliath struggle against their ex-employer. But this is not the only battle that the author has to fight. It is a remarkable story of resilience and determination, told with candour and wit.. 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. As well as providing an eye-opening insider's view of the aviation industry, The 49ers II describes the immense personal