Dog fight : aerial tactics of the aces of the First World War
Franks, Norman L. R.2015
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The history of aviation during WWI is a rich story marked by the evolution of aircraft from slow-moving, fragile and unreliable powered kites, into quick, agile, sturdy fighter craft. At the same time there emerged a new kind of 'soldier', the pioneer fighter pilot whose individual cunning and bravery became crucial in the fight for control of the air. Norman Franks traces this rapid technological development alongside the strategy and planning of commanders and airmen as they adapted to the rapidly changing events and learned to get the best from their machines. Drawing on contemporary memoirs as well as his personal correspondence with surviving fighter pilots and aces, he provides an authoritative, captivating history - and a tribute to the brave pilots of both sides.
Main title:
Dog fight : aerial tactics of the aces of the First World War / Norman Franks.
Author:
Imprint:
London : Frontline Books, 2015.
Collation:
256 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm
ISBN:
9781848328327 (pbk)
Language:
English
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BRN:
1084895
| Location | Collection | Call number | Status/Desc |
|---|---|---|---|
| Woburn Sands Library | Adult non-fiction | 940.44 FRA | Available |