{"title":"John Funnell","description":"\u003cp\u003eExplore the riveting life stories penned by John Funnell, a compelling author whose works capture the thrilling adventures of aviation and rescue operations. Known for his detailed and inspiring narrative style, Funnell takes readers on a journey through the skies, offering a unique glimpse into the world of rescue pilots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHis standout work, \u003cem\u003eRescue Pilot\u003c\/em\u003e, provides an adventurous and insightful dive into his experiences and challenges faced as a pilot. This book, along with others in Funnell's repertoire, fall under the \u003cstrong\u003eBiography \u0026amp; Memoir\u003c\/strong\u003e category, making them both informative and personally engaging for readers interested in life stories and real-world adventures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDiscover John Funnell's remarkable accounts and revel in the excitement and courage that define his career in aviation rescue. His books promise not just thrilling tales but also inspirational insights into the dedication and heroism inherent in this daring line of work.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"rescue-pilot-by-john-funnell-9781775538493","title":"Rescue Pilot","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe daring adventures of a New Zealand search and rescue Pilot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe daring adventures of a New Zealand search and rescue Pilot.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e'Somewhere, up ahead, a person is bleeding, but you have to put that out of your mind. Your job is negotiating with time and space. You have your clock, that person has their own, and in the end, whether the rate at which your clock is ticking matches theirs is out of your control.'\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOften referred to as a 'search and rescue daredevil', John Funnell is one of New Zealand's longest serving and most respected search and rescue pilots, having clocked an incredible 19,000 hours of flying time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eRescue Pilot\u003c\/em\u003e shares stories from his 49 years flying search and rescue helicopters all over New Zealand - and beyond. John is a hero to the thousands of victims he has transported to safety over the years, and is perhaps best known for his unprecedented 1200-kilometre mission to save a MetService employee attacked by a shark on the remote subantarctic Campbell Island.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFearless and prepared to give pretty much any mission a go, John boasts a remarkable aviation career. What's more, he's a natural-born storyteller, and the adventures he recounts are utterly gripping.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Penguin Random House NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46377825501420,"sku":"9781775538493","price":36.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/4257133482820.jpg?v=1744833695"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.pro\/collections\/john-funnell.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}