Yardman

This meant, in a medium sized aircraft such as Yardman's usually chartered, four pairs of horses standing behind each other.

Flying Finish Francis, Dick, 1920- 1966

I imagined that it was because he knew Yardman was within complaining distance that he left me alone.

Flying Finish Francis, Dick, 1920- 1966

It had rope handles all the way round, and Yardman had said something about using a block and tackle, but all the same manoeuvring it into its present position must have been a tricky sweaty business.

Flying Finish Francis, Dick, 1920- 1966

Yardman advanced on them from behind, shouting and waving a pitch fork, and prodded them forward again.

Flying Finish Francis, Dick, 1920- 1966

I told Yardman if Billy didn't leave me alone I'd quit.

Flying Finish Francis, Dick, 1920- 1966

Time was fast running out and Yardman would be back.

Flying Finish Francis, Dick, 1920- 1966

'He was in the office this morning, talking to Yardman.'

Flying Finish Francis, Dick, 1920- 1966

I closed the first of the big double doors we had loaded the horses through, and had a final view of Yardman on the tarmac, the slipstream from the propellers blowing his scanty hair up round the bald patch like a black sea anemone.

Flying Finish Francis, Dick, 1920- 1966

They had come with Yardman, and were already sitting on the stacked box sides in the plane, eating sandwiches.

Flying Finish Francis, Dick, 1920- 1966

'I believe that's what Yardman said,' he agreed stiffly.

Flying Finish Francis, Dick, 1920- 1966