Description:Wing Commander Norman Macmillan's reputation as an historian of the 1914-18 air war already stands high. His own experiences as a pilot on the Western Front, as he related in his book 'Into the Blue', is a classic among books about the period. 'OFFENSIVE PATROL', the first full-length account of the Royal Naval Air Service (RNAS), Royal Flying Corps (RFC), and Royal Air Force (RAF) in North Italy 1917-18, is based on the author's first-hand experiences, on his worldwide correspondence, on his knowledge of and friendship with many who fought in the Italian campaign, and on research over many years during which he has carefully cross-checked the facts. The extensive appendices are a unique presentation of original material; many of the photographs have never been reproduced. Authentic history is therefore coupled with stirring narrative as the author weaves into a living pattern the men, machines, and events of those early years of flying. This truthful presentation of a scarcely known, most gallant part of the First World War --- where RFC/RAF pilots claimed combat gains of nine to one over losses --- will be treasured by all who believe this to be the most absorbing period in aviation's history.We have made it easy for you to find a PDF Ebooks without any digging. And by having access to our ebooks online or by storing it on your computer, you have convenient answers with Offensive Patrol: The Story Of The RNAS, RFC and RAF In Italy, 1917-18. To get started finding Offensive Patrol: The Story Of The RNAS, RFC and RAF In Italy, 1917-18, you are right to find our website which has a comprehensive collection of manuals listed. Our library is the biggest of these that have literally hundreds of thousands of different products represented.
Pages
264
Format
PDF, EPUB & Kindle Edition
Publisher
Jarrold
Release
1973
ISBN
0091161800
Offensive Patrol: The Story Of The RNAS, RFC and RAF In Italy, 1917-18
Description: Wing Commander Norman Macmillan's reputation as an historian of the 1914-18 air war already stands high. His own experiences as a pilot on the Western Front, as he related in his book 'Into the Blue', is a classic among books about the period. 'OFFENSIVE PATROL', the first full-length account of the Royal Naval Air Service (RNAS), Royal Flying Corps (RFC), and Royal Air Force (RAF) in North Italy 1917-18, is based on the author's first-hand experiences, on his worldwide correspondence, on his knowledge of and friendship with many who fought in the Italian campaign, and on research over many years during which he has carefully cross-checked the facts. The extensive appendices are a unique presentation of original material; many of the photographs have never been reproduced. Authentic history is therefore coupled with stirring narrative as the author weaves into a living pattern the men, machines, and events of those early years of flying. This truthful presentation of a scarcely known, most gallant part of the First World War --- where RFC/RAF pilots claimed combat gains of nine to one over losses --- will be treasured by all who believe this to be the most absorbing period in aviation's history.We have made it easy for you to find a PDF Ebooks without any digging. And by having access to our ebooks online or by storing it on your computer, you have convenient answers with Offensive Patrol: The Story Of The RNAS, RFC and RAF In Italy, 1917-18. To get started finding Offensive Patrol: The Story Of The RNAS, RFC and RAF In Italy, 1917-18, you are right to find our website which has a comprehensive collection of manuals listed. Our library is the biggest of these that have literally hundreds of thousands of different products represented.