Final Approach, My Father and Other Turbulence with author Mark Blackburn
Event WebsiteMark Blackburn introduces ‘Final Approach’, which charts the turbulent flightpath between jetsetting father and a planespotting son.
The 1970’s were the final gasp of the Golden Age of Flying. Mark grew up amidst this fuel-guzzling splendour, with airports his playground of choice. He came to adulthood well-heeled and well-travelled, However, he has to contend with his multimillionaire father.
Luxury cars, Private planes. Racing stables. Foreign Mistresses. Paranoia, bullying and power plays. At the centre was the inescapable pull of the father.
Half memoir and half travelogue, wrapped in an ode to planespotting, this is one man’s journey to break free.
