War Eagles: The Story Of The Eagle Squadron (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781163173329)

War Eagles: The Story of the Eagle Squadron by James Saxon Childers is a historical account of the American pilots who flew for the Royal Air Force during World War II. The book focuses specifically on the Eagle Squadron, a group of American volunteers who joined the RAF before the United States entered the war.Childers tells the story of the Eagle Squadron through the eyes of the pilots themselves, drawing on interviews, letters, and other primary sources. He describes their training, their experiences in combat, and their interactions with their British counterparts. He also explores the political and social context of the time, explaining why these young Americans chose to fight for Britain and how their actions helped to pave the way for American involvement in the war.The book includes detailed descriptions of the aircraft flown by the Eagle Squadron, as well as maps and photographs that help to bring the story to life. It also features profiles of some of the most famous pilots, including Johnnie Johnson, Don Blakeslee, and Billy Fiske.Overall, War Eagles provides a fascinating glimpse into the lives of these brave young men who risked everything to fight for a cause they believed in. It is a must-read for anyone interested in aviation history, World War II, or the American experience in Europe during the war.Story Of The American Pilots Who Fought For The RAF In The Early Days Of World War II Before The U. S. Was In The War.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: James Saxon Childers
ISBN-10: 1163173320
ISBN-13: 9781163173329
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 424
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.24lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.86d