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, a pilot who served in the United States Army Air Corps during World War II. In the book, Campbell recounts his experiences as a young pilot, including his training, his missions over Europe, and his encounters with enemy fighters. He also shares his personal reflections on the war and the impact it had on his life. The book provides a detailed and vivid account of the air war in Europe, as well as insights into the life of a soldier during this turbulent period in history. It is a compelling and inspiring read for anyone interested in military history or aviation.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: 1162723777
• ISBN13: 9781162723778
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 264 Pages
• Weight: 0.79 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"