Sir Walter Raleigh and the Air History: A Personal Recollection by H. A. Jones
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"Sir Walter Raleigh and the Air History: A Personal Recollection" by H. A. Jones is a historical account written in the early 20th century, specifically during the interwar period. This book provides a detailed exploration of Sir Walter Raleigh's efforts in documenting the history of the Royal Air Force during World War I. Through a personal recollection, Jones conveys the spirit and challenges faced by the burgeoning air service as it fought
its way into the annals of military history. The book chronicles Raleigh's journey as he navigates the complexities of writing an official history of the Air Force, considering both the technical advancements and the experiences of the young pilots involved in aerial combat. It features anecdotes from Raleigh's own experiences, including his travels to France and interactions with airmen, alongside his frustrations with official records and the research process. Jones captures Raleigh's passion and dedication, painting a vivid picture of the transformation of air warfare and highlighting the courage of those who participated, ultimately presenting the narrative as both a tribute to the Air Force and a reflection on the human spirit in times of conflict. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Jones, H. A. (Henry Albert), 1893-1945 |
|---|---|
| Title | Sir Walter Raleigh and the Air History: A Personal Recollection |
| Credits |
Produced by Carolyn Jablonski and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 82.3 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | D501: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: World War I (1914-1918) |
| Subject | Raleigh, Walter, 1861-1922. War in the air. Volume 1 |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 46606 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-46606-4 |
| Release Date | Aug 17, 2014 |
| Last Update | Oct 24, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 168 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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