A Soldier of the Sky

By George Frederick Campbell and George F. Campbell

Book Overview

A Soldier of the Sky is a memoir written by Captain George F. Campbell about his experiences as a pilot during World War II. The book begins with Campbell's early life and his decision to join the Army Air Corps. He then describes his training and the various planes he flew, including the P-40 and P-47. Campbell's narrative is filled with vivid descriptions of his missions, including bombing runs over Germany and dogfights with enemy planes. He also discusses the camaraderie he shared with his fellow pilots and the dangers they faced on a daily basis. The book also delves into the emotional toll of war, as Campbell describes the loss of friends and the mental strain of combat. He also reflects on the impact of the war on his personal life, including his marriage and family. Overall, A Soldier of the Sky offers a fascinating glimpse into the life of a World War II pilot, combining thrilling action with poignant reflections on the human cost of war.1918. Illustrated. This is the authentic story of a British airman and his remarkable experiences as a fighting scout in WWI. Captain George Frederick Campbell became a soldier of the sky to avenge the loss of his entire family in the war. Many German airplanes have fallen before the intrepid fighting scout. Just how many, no man can tell. But he has officially participated in bringing down eighteen, and several more are unofficially credited to him or to his assistance. Few men have passed through such an experience as his and live to tell the tale This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1417939648
• ISBN13: 9781417939640
• Release Date: August 2004
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 264 Pages
• Weight: 0.86 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"