Dancing in the Sky: The Royal Flying Corps in Canada
Autor C.W. Hunten Limba Engleză Paperback – 31 oct 2008
Dancing in the Sky is the first complete telling of the First World War fighter pilottraining initiative established by the British in response to the terrible losses occurring in the skies over Europe in 1916. This program, up and running in under six months despite enormous obstacles, launched Canada into the age of flight ahead of the United States.
The results enabled the Allies to regain control of the skies and eventually win the war, but at a terrible price. Flying was in its infancy and pilot training primitive. This is the story of the talented and courageous men and women who made the training program a success, complete with the romance, tragedy, humour, and pathos that accompany an account of such heroic proportions. A valuable addition to Canada's military history, this book will appeal to all who enjoy an exceptional adventure story embedded in Canada's past.
The results enabled the Allies to regain control of the skies and eventually win the war, but at a terrible price. Flying was in its infancy and pilot training primitive. This is the story of the talented and courageous men and women who made the training program a success, complete with the romance, tragedy, humour, and pathos that accompany an account of such heroic proportions. A valuable addition to Canada's military history, this book will appeal to all who enjoy an exceptional adventure story embedded in Canada's past.
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Specificații
ISBN-13: 9781550028645
ISBN-10: 1550028642
Pagini: 358
Ilustrații: b/w photos
Dimensiuni: 152 x 224 x 23 mm
Greutate: 0.57 kg
Editura: Dundurn Group (CA)
ISBN-10: 1550028642
Pagini: 358
Ilustrații: b/w photos
Dimensiuni: 152 x 224 x 23 mm
Greutate: 0.57 kg
Editura: Dundurn Group (CA)
Recenzii
Indeed Dancing in the Sky is a fitting tribute to the energy, ingenuity, and perseverance of Canada early in the 20th century.”
Notă biografică
C.W. Hunt, a former history teacher, business executive, and entrepreneur, retired from business to devote his energies to writing in 1996. He has written six books on the history of the Belleville area including Booze, Boats and Billions and Gentleman Charlie and the Lady Rum Runner. He lives in Belleville, Ontario.
Descriere
Dancing in the Sky is the first complete telling of the First World War fighter pilottraining initiative established by the British in response to losses occurring in European skies in 1916.