Sixty Squadron R.A.F: On the Western Front During the First World War
作者: Scott, A. J. L. 出版社: Leonaur Ltd (2010年08月12日) 页数: 136页 语种: 英语 ISBN: 9780857062352 条形码: 9780857062352 商品重量: 180.00g 商品尺寸: 21.59cm * 13.97cm * 0.81cm
编辑推荐 Britain's 'Knights of the Air' over the Trenches This is the story of a famous squadron of the Royal Flying Corps-later the RAF-during the Great War on the Western Front. At the outbreak of war there were just four British squadrons on active service and their function was primarily a reconnaissance one. Air fighting was practically unknown. As the war progressed and aircraft development moved with it both they and the squadrons who flew them began to take on specialised roles. The day of the 'bomber' and 'fighter' had arrived. Squadron No 60 was born at the very beginning of this time of 'specialisation.' Its aircraft were termed-perhaps coyly-'Scouts, ' but their purpose was principally to engage in a warfare new to the history of the world-air to air combat. This was a squadron created to fight and its aircraft were piloted by young men who had come to fight. The ace Albert Ball was at one point one of their number. Predictably the squadron saw much action and sustained the heavy casualties well known among the 'cloud cavalry' of the First World War. An engaging book for all those interested in early aviation. Available in softcover and hardcover with dust jacket.
书名海外直订Sixty Squadron R.A.F: On the Western Front During the First World War 皇家空军60中队:第一次世界大战期间在西线作战