Pioneers of Aerial Combat: Air Battles of the First World War

by Michael Foley

Book Overview

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, where flight began to develop seriously.

Early pioneers of flight faced a high level of danger and many died in pursuit of fulfilling...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1399074954
• ISBN13: 9781399074957
• Release Date: August 2023
• Publisher: Pen and Sword Aviation
• Length: 192 Pages