About the Author – Stephen Harrison-Thomas DSC

Stephen Harrison-Thomas DSC is a former Royal Navy fighter pilot, airline captain, and counter-narcotics aviation specialist. A veteran of the Falklands War, he flew over fifty combat missions, achieved three air-to-air kills, and was awarded the Distinguished Service Cross for gallantry. After leaving the military, he transitioned to commercial aviation, flying Boeing 767s across Europe before embarking on a high-risk role in Colombia’s drug war. There, he led aerial eradication missions, working alongside law enforcement and military forces in one of the most dangerous operations in modern aviation.

In Cocaine Skies, Harrison-Thomas shares his extraordinary experiences with gripping detail, bringing readers into a world of jungle airstrips, cartel ambushes, and high-stakes flying. A natural storyteller, he captures the thrill, danger, and moral complexities of his career, making his book an unforgettable read for anyone fascinated by adventure, aviation, and real-life war stories.