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Early flight’s daring pioneers, deadly risks, and wartime evolution revealed.
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Pioneers of Aerial Combat

Air Battles of the First World War

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  • Paperback

    192 pages

  • Release Date

    30 April 2023

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Summary

More than 100 photo illustrations, evoking the early days of aerial development. Images of craft are included alongside those of the men and women who populated the scene.

When the Wright Brothers made their first flight in the early years of the twentieth century, it sparked the imagination of those who wanted to fly, both in their country and around the world. In Britain, however, the spark wasn’t strong enough to light a fire, and it was in other parts of Europe, notably France, wh…

Book Details

ISBN-13:9781399074957
ISBN-10:1399074954
Author:Michael Foley
Publisher:Pen & Sword Books Ltd
Imprint:Pen & Sword Aviation
Format:Paperback
Number of Pages:192
Release Date:30 April 2023
Weight:448g
Dimensions:156mm x 234mm
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Pioneers of Aerial Combat by Michael Foley - ISBN: 9781399074957
156 × 234 mm
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About The Author

Michael Foley

Michael Foley has previously published seventeen books on military and local history, including a history of the Sportsmans battalion in the First World War, and a history of POWs held by the British from the distant past to the modern era. He also writes articles and stories for magazines.

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