Books

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At home and under fire At home and under fire Susan R. Grayzel "War has always had consequences for civilians, but during the First World War, air raids redefined British civilians' experiences and expectations of warfare. This book also demonstrates how the leg… OL16298291W
Enduring Courage Enduring Courage John F. Ross From the Introduction... Rickenbacker lived at a time when the latest machines of the industrial revolutions were ripping apart the ages-old rhythms of plow and steam. When he was seven, the first… OL17322120W
The Western Front From The Air The Real Task Of The Royal Flying Corps Reconnaissance The Western Front From The Air The Real Task Of The Royal Flying Corps Reconnaissance Nicholas C. Watkis 144 pages : 24 cm OL17516531W
The unsubstantial air The unsubstantial air Samuel Hynes "The vivid story of the young Americans who fought and died in the aerial battles of World War I. The Unsubstantial Air is a chronicle of war that is more than a military history; it traces the lives… OL19988586W
Marked for death Marked for death James Hamilton-Paterson Little more than ten years after the first powered flight, aircraft were pressed into service in World War I. The romance of aviation had a remarkable grip on the public imagination, propaganda focus… OL20035504W
Sky pilots Sky pilots Michael E. Shay Pilots is the first comprehensive look at the role of the Army chaplaincy at the divisional level.In August 1917, the U.S. 26th "Yankee" Division was formally activated for service in World War I. Wh… OL20149609W
The Red Baron The Red Baron Wayne Vansant "In The Red Baron, graphic artist and author Wayne Vansant illustrates the incredible story of Manfred von Richthofen, whose unparalleled piloting prowess as a member of the Imperial German Army Air … OL23326503W
The Royal Flying Corps in France The Royal Flying Corps in France Ralph Barker xi, 237 p., [16] p. of plates : 25 cm OL3072866W
Shot down and on the run Shot down and on the run Graham Pitchfork Many POW escape stories are well known, but what about those who miraculously evaded capture in the first place and returned to fight another day? This book tells some of the epic stories of the thou… OL5771284W