The Sweeney: The First Sixty Years of Scotland Yard's Crimebusting (Paperback)

Dick Kirby

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Editore: Pen & Sword Books Ltd, Barnsley, 2019

1526756307 / 9781526756305

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Paperback. The story of sixty years of Scotland Yards top crime-busting department has been written over a twenty year period by a former detective who spent over eight years with the Flying Squad The Sweeney. The meticulous research by the author has uncovered files never before released by the Yard and he has amassed the tales of bravery and top-notch investigations, carried out by the Squad officers of yesteryear. The book commences with the dramatic account of the daring gold bullion and jewellery raid in 1948 by a gang of well-organised criminals from the newly-opened Heathrow Airport. The Flying Squad were lying in wait for them and what happened next, was described by a judge at the Old Bailey as, The Battle of Heathrow. The Flying Squad was formed to stem the tide of lawlessness, following the First World War; from humble beginnings using horse-drawn wagons, they swiftly progressed to high-speed cars. Taking on the might of the Racetrack Gangs, armed robbers and smash & grab raiders, the Squad was brought to the forefront of the publics attention. The war years, the secret post-war Ghost Squad, the horse-doping scandals, the Great Train Robbery, the Bank of America robbery, Supergrasses and corruption are recounted with its scrupulous attention to detail. The book is filled with thrilling, amusing and always compelling anecdotes from the men who were there. It was the Flying Squad who inspired the popular TV series. This book reveals what life was really like in The Sweeney. AUTHOR: Dick Kirby was born in the East End of London and joined the Metropolitan Police in 1967. Half of his twenty-six years service was spent with Scotland Yards Serious Crime Squad and the Flying Squad. Kirby contributes to newspapers and magazines on a regular basis, as well as appearing on television and radio. The Guvnors was also published by Warncliffe Books and he has further other published works to his credit. In retirement he lives near Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk. 16 b/w images The inside story of the elite Flying Squad from 1919 to 1978\. Crammed with thrilling real-life investigations and dramatic action against the most hardened criminals and gangs. Written by former Flying Squad officer now a top crime writer. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…

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Titolo
The Sweeney: The First Sixty Years of Scotland Yard's Crimebusting (Paperback)
Autore
Dick Kirby
Editore
Pen & Sword Books Ltd, Barnsley
Anno di pubblicazione
2019
Condizione
new
Rilegatura
Paperback
Lingua
inglese
ISBN 10
1526756307
ISBN 13
9781526756305

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