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FALLEN EAGLES
AIRMEN WHO SURVIVED THE GREAT WAR ONLY TO DIE IN THE PEACE |
| By: |
Norman Franks |
| Format: |
Hardback |
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£25.00 |
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| ISBN 10: |
1473879965 |
| ISBN 13: |
9781473879966 |
| Publisher: |
PEN & SWORD BOOKS LTD |
| Pub. date: |
30 March, 2017 |
| Pages: |
226 |
| Description: |
93 superb accounts of pilots' lives, Great War flying and the circumstances of their death flying post-war. |
| Synopsis: |
The 93 pilots featured in Fallen Eagles were all decorated for bravery during The Great War. All survived the conflict only to die flying in the post-war years. The causes of their deaths ranged from being casualties of small wars, then as now rife in the Middle East, mechanical failure or pilot error. The 1920s were still pioneering years for aviation and aviators and test flying, air races and displays, record attempts etc were fraught with dangers known and unknown. In addition to the better known names such as Sir John Alcock, Captain W Beauchamp-Proctor VC and Sammy Kincaid there are many that will be unfamiliar to all but the most ardent enthusiasts. But all have courage and love of flying in common and sadly luck ran out for each of these men who made a contribution to the history of flight. Thanks to acclaimed aviation historian Norman Franks, their names are not forgotten. |
| Illustrations: |
150 black and white plates |
| Publication: |
UK |
| Imprint: |
Pen & Sword Aviation |
| Returns: |
Non-returnable |
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