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War Amongst the Clouds: My Flying Experiences in World war i and the Follow-On Years 1920-1983
Granville White, Avm Hugh; Granville White, Gp Capt Chris (Author)
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Grub Street Publishing
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War Amongst the Clouds: My Flying Experiences in World war i and the Follow-On Years 1920-1983 - Granville White, Avm Hugh; Granville White, Gp Capt Chris
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Synopsis "War Amongst the Clouds: My Flying Experiences in World war i and the Follow-On Years 1920-1983"
This is a story written by a young man who trained as a pilot, and then flew with the Royal Flying Corps in France during the First World War, eventually to become an ace. It is one of survival against the odds at a time when the conduct of air operations depended so much on individual skills, innovation, courage – and luck. Hugh White flew F.E.2D Scout aircraft as a reconnaissance patrol pilot and later in the war was promoted to squadron leader of squadrons flying the S.E.5a which was Britain’s best fighter aircraft at the time. During the two years of flying, he experienced and survived a series of escapades including a dramatic mid-air collision with the enemy. Told by Hugh in his own words, he gives a unique insight into war in the air. With the break-up of his squadron and being reduced to a substantive rank – simply because of his young age, Hugh’s writing ends in 1919. From this point, the story is continued by his younger son Christopher. He describes Hugh’s life and RAF career from flying in India during the 1920s through the Second World War until his retirement as an air vice-marshal in 1955. This book includes a foreword by Sir Frederick Sowrey (Hugh’s nephew) which puts Hugh White’s early wartime service into context. It is a timely reminder, following the centenary of the end of the First World War, of the difficulties that young pilots faced at the time. A must-read for those interested in wartime exploits.
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