As I start to pick up the pieces after my Truk trip, here’s a flyer my publishers have produced regarding my Diving Trilogy – nice to see such fine reviews.
If you have ever dived in the UK, you’ll likely know many of the wrecks I write about diving – and likely know a few of my buddy divers to boot.
Just back from an awesome trip to Truk Lagoon in Micronesia – will be posting some more new videos, but for starters, here’s a short video of a dive on a relatively intact Aichi E13A IJN seaplane – Allied reporting codename JAKE. The Allies allocated simplified codenames to all Japanese military aircraft, so eg., the Mitsubishi G4M medium bomber is just reported as a BETTY bomber, the Kawanishi H8K Navy flying boat just appears in contact reports as an EMILY – and so on.
Here’s the link to the video – I hope you enjoy:
They’re here! And what a beautiful production from my publishers Whittles Publishing.
I’m very pleased with the book, we’ve kept the same look and feel – but it’s much bigger with loads more history and wreck detail, complemented by Rob Ward’s brilliant wreck illustrations.
If you’ve ordered a signed copy directly from me, they’re now ready to ship.
Signed copies of the 1st print run of the new edition will soon be available. If you want to purchase one from me directly, please use the Contact page. Regards. Rod
The new book is currently being printed – it will be in my publisher’s warehouse in about 2 week’s time and ready for distribution.
The final proof has now been checked and approved – and the full cover is now sorted out, sneak preview of the whole thing below.
Just a few little things now to be squared away – and then we go to print! Exciting times!
Pre-orders here: https://www.whittlespublishing.com/Dive_Truk_Lagoon_2nd_edition
The final 400page proof of the new 2nd edition of Dive Truk Lagoon has arrived from my publishers for me to check. Better get kettle on and get my head down. Its a full rewrite of 1st edition with loads new info, photos and wreck illustrations. pre-orders available here:
Putting my offshore cruising RIB up for sale – brilliant dry heavy duty RIB (2010). Suzuki DF140 serviced professionally each year, last in May 2023 – about 500 hours. Rollercoaster trailer serviced professionally annually with new bearings at 2022 service and new brakes in 2023. Price: £25k
If interested, contact me on rod@rod-macdonald.co.uk
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