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Publication date: Saturday 21st November.
From the northerly Shetland Islands to the skies of Africa and back again, When Faith Takes Flight tells the remarkable story of Eddie Watt, an ordinary man who dared to follow an extraordinary calling.
Born in Shetland, where his formative years shaped his character, Eddie began his working life as a plumber. But a growing sense that God was calling him to something different led him towards Mission Aviation Fellowship (MAF). In a step of faith that would change the course of his life, Eddie sold up, moved his young family from Shetland and embarked on the long and demanding journey of training to become a missionary pilot.
In 1992, having completed his training, Eddie and his family made another huge leap of faith, moving to Kenya. For the next five years he flew with MAF, serving communities across some of the most remote and challenging parts of the country, where an aircraft was often more than a means of transport - it was a lifeline.
Returning to the UK, Eddie began a new chapter with Loganair. Over the next 34 years, aviation remained at the heart of his life. He spent ten years based in Shetland, flying another lifeline service and reconnecting with the close-knit communities he knew so well. When Loganair lost its air ambulance and inter-island contracts, Eddie moved to mainland Scotland, continuing his career flying commercial services until he retired in 2024.
But the story is about more than aircraft, destinations and a long career in aviation. It is about listening to a calling, taking risks, leaving behind the familiar, and trusting God when the destination is not yet clear. Eddie's journey is a testament to what can happen when faith takes flight.
Written by Eddie Watt
Published by The Shetland Bookshop
ISBN 9781910997734
232pp
216x138mm Paperback
