A Flying Fighter : the Recollections of an American Observer & Pilot in the Royal Flying Corps During the First World War

E M Roberts

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Language: English

Published by Oakpast Aug 2012, 2012

0857069349 / 9780857069344

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Neuware - An American eagle with British wingsReaders interested in the personal experiences of the resolute and brave young men who ventured into the air to fight the first aerial combats will discover much to reward them in this book. The author joined the R. F. C in 1914 to fight Germany following its invasion of Belgium and advance into France at the beginning of the First World War. However, he was, in fact an American much taken with the idea of adventure as well as the righting of wrongs. Roberts' first experience of air fighting for the British flying corps was as an observer manning a machine gun and his descriptions of battling enemy aircraft and his accounts of his various 'kills' make gripping reading. Eventually he graduated to the pilot's cockpit where he became an accomplished exponent of the dogfight; this did not come without some cost, Roberts lost many comrades and was seriously wounded himself. This account is highly recommended since it brings to life through many anecdotes the first hand experiences of one who was there. This book is one of a very small number by early military aviators and will be a valuable addition to the library of anyone with an interest in the subject.Leonaur editions are newly typeset and are not facsimiles; each title is available in softcover and hardback with dustjacket.

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Title
A Flying Fighter : the Recollections of an American Observer & Pilot in the Royal Flying Corps During the First World War
Author
E M Roberts
Publisher
Oakpast Aug 2012
Publication year
2012
Condition
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Binding
Buch
Language
English
ISBN 10
0857069349
ISBN 13
9780857069344
Item weight
383 grams
Dimensions
222x145x14 mm

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