Final Approach

<p><strong><em>Final Approach</em> charts the turbulent flightpath between a jetsetting father and a planespotting son.</strong></p><p>The 1970s were the final gasp of the Golden Age of Flying. Mark Blackburn grew up amidst this fuel-guzzling splendour with airports his playground of choice. He came to adulthood well-heeled and well-travelled. However he had to contend with his multimillionaire father.</p><p>Luxury cars. Private planes. Racing stables. Foreign Mistresses.</p><p>Paranoia bullying and power plays.</p><p>At the centre was the inescapable pull of the father.</p><p>Half memoir and half travelogue wrapped in an ode to planespotting this is one man's journey to break free.</p><p><strong>It's the trip of a lifetime. Take your seat and buckle up for take-off.</strong></p>