The Lafayette Escadrille.
New York: Random House, (1964),
First Edition. octavo, red cloth in pictorial dust jacket. (viii), (341)pp. Random House, Item #32468
An excellent account of the formation and activities of the first American pilots to fight in World War I. From ambitious air raids and dog fights to hijinks in Paris, this book presents a unique portrayal of the first war to be fought in the air. Illustrated with 107 photographs and 5 maps. The Appendix includes complete rosters, victory lists, combat records, official combat instructions, and a glossary of air terms in French and English. Fine.
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