Supersonic precision: can surgeons learn anything from a leader of a Typhoon fighter squadron?

A former Typhoon squadron leader and a consultant surgeon compare notes on pressure, performance and human factors, revealing striking parallels between combat flying and modern surgery.

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Bulletin of The Royal College of Surgeons of England
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2026-04-30
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https://doi.org/10.1308/rcsbull.2026.63
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Disaster Response and Management
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Supersonic precision: can surgeons learn anything from a leader of a Typhoon fighter squadron?

PA Brennan, M Sutton
Bulletin of The Royal College of Surgeons of England
Disaster Response and Management
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Supersonic precision: can surgeons learn anything from a leader of a Typhoon fighter squadron?

PA Brennan, M Sutton
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Abstract

A former Typhoon squadron leader and a consultant surgeon compare notes on pressure, performance and human factors, revealing striking parallels between combat flying and modern surgery.

Bulletin of The Royal College of Surgeons of EnglandVol. 108(3)
Portsmouth Hospitals NHS Trust (GB), Bournemouth University (GB)
Openalex Percentile: Top 8%
Disaster Response and Management
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