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The Lafayette Flying Corps-During the First World War: Volume 1
Contributor(s): Hall, James Norman (Editor), Nordhoff, Charles Bernard (Editor)

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 ISBN: 1782823301     ISBN-13: 9781782823308
Publisher: Leonaur Ltd
OUR PRICE: $22.80  

Binding Type: Paperback - See All Available Formats & Editions
Published: November 2014
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BISAC Categories:
- History | Military - World War I
- History | Military - Aviation
Physical Information: 1.02" H x 5.5" W x 8.5" L (1.28 lbs) 460 pages
Themes:
- Chronological Period - 1900-1919
 
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Publisher Description:
Volume one of a two volume history of the famous American volunteer squadron of the First World War
There can be few who have heard of the Lafayette Flying Corps who are unaware of its history. It was, of course, comprised of the American pilots who volunteered to fight for France in the air and it included the famous Lafayette Escadrille. More than 200 American pilots completed French aviation training and 180 flew in combat. Sixty three brave Americans gave their lives for the French cause and the corps was credited with nearly 160 enemy aircraft shot down. Lafayette flyers included eleven flying aces and four winners of the Legion d' Honneur. This two volume history of the services of the Lafayette Flying Corps includes contributions by many of it members and is an essential source work on the subject for all those interested in the early history of military aviation. Volume one is a history of the corps from its formation, and includes details of the origin of the Escadrille Am ricaine, the Escadrille Lafayette at the front, the Lafayette Flying Corps, enlistment and early training, adventures in action, life on the front, combats and prisoners of war.
Leonaur editions are newly typeset and are not facsimiles; each title is available in softcover and hardback with dustjacket.
 
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