American Aces 1914-18
Franks, Norman
Aircraft of the Aces: Men & Legends Series 55
American fliers in World War l fall into three categories. Those
volunteers who enlisted in the French Aviation Service collectively became known as the Lafayette Flying Corps; they also manned the legendary, all-American Lafayette
Escadrille. The second group of volunteers flew with the British, either in the Royal Flying Corps or the Royal Naval Air
Service. The third group were those who after America came into the war on 6 April 1917. With no machines, the new arrivals had to acquire Sopwith Camels from the British and Nieuports and Spads from the French. This is the story of American ace-of-aces 'Eddie' Rickenbacker and his fellow pilots, men such as Raoul Lufbery, Frank Luke, Elliot White Springs and George Vaughan Jr, whose skill and courage is a reminder of more heroic days.
Softcover
64 Seiten / pages
many photos and color side-views
very good condition
Madrid, Spain / UK - 2001 - Delprado Publishers / Osprey Publishing
Art.Nr. 24081
