The British Airman of the First World War (Shire Library)

David Hadaway

ISBN 10: 074781368X / ISBN 13: 9780747813682

Published by Shire Publications Ltd, 2014

About this Item

1914-18: the first air war, fought by true pioneers not only of aerial combat but of flight itself. British pilots, observers and gunners played a vital part in the Allied war effort around the globe, from the desolation of the Western Front and the mountains of Italy to the deserts of Egypt and Mesopotamia, and the freezing Russian steppes. Series: Shire Library. Num Pages: 64 pages, illustrations (black and white, and colour). BIC Classification: 1DBK; 3JJF; HBJD1; HBLW; HBWN; JWG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 155 x 216 x 4. Weight in Grams: 164. 2014. Paperback. . . . . Books ship from the US and Ireland.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The British Airman of the First World War (Shire Library)
• Publisher: Shire Publications Ltd
• Publication Date: 2014
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 074781368X
• ISBN 13: 9780747813682
• Binding: Soft cover
• Condition: New

About this title

Synopsis

Among the many firsts of World War I, the widespread use of aeroplanes was a momentous tactical turning point and it was that heroic generation of airmen who charted an entirely experimental course on how to use aircraft in warfare. First used for reconnaissance, the role of aircraft changed as pilots became more experienced in handling their aeroplanes and ventured out onto new missions to coordinate and support ground forces and eventually planes went on the offense as bombers or fighters with legendary epic air-to-air combat engagements. This is the story of the airmen, how they were officially trained and how they learned from real world experience and how their courage and daring in rudimentary aircraft, often unreliable and made of wood and canvas, ushered in a new era in strategic warfare.

About the Author

David Hadaway is an aviation enthusiast whose father fought in the Royal Flying Corps and has had several related articles published.