Dancing in the Sky: The Royal Flying Corps in Canada - Hunt, C.W.

Clean, tight, unmarked; slight wear to bottom back edge near inside corner; otherwise absolute minimal wear; appears unread; This book is the first complete telling of the First World War fighter pilot training 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 less than six months despite enormous obstacles, launched Canada into the age of flight ahead of the U.S. 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 was 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 accompanies an account of such heroic proportions.
Near Fine
Soft cover
Dundurn Press
2009
Toronto, ON