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Cavalry of the Clouds

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In this memoir, Bott details the intense daily life of RFC pilots, describing the physical and mental demands of flying fragile, early aircraft in dangerous combat situations. He vividly recounts the constant threat of anti-aircraft fire, the harrowing aerial dogfights with German planes, and the daunting weather conditions that pilots had to navigate. Bott also shares the camaraderie among pilots ... Read more

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In this memoir, Bott details the intense daily life of RFC pilots, describing the physical and mental demands of flying fragile, early aircraft in dangerous combat situations. He vividly recounts the constant threat of anti-aircraft fire, the harrowing aerial dogfights with German planes, and the daunting weather conditions that pilots had to navigate. Bott also shares the camaraderie among pilots
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My War in the Air, 1916

Memoirs of a Great War Pilot

by Alan Bott ...

Series series Eyewitnesses from The Great War
Originally published under the title An Airman's Outing, this magnificent title chronicles the daily life of the Flying Officer during the Great War. Touchingly dedicated to 'The Fallen of Umpty Squadron R.F.C.', Bott chronicles the lives and losses of his squadron as they carried out their duties over France in 1916. A modest and unflinching account of Great War aviation, Bott neither aggrandises ... Read more

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Originally published under the title An Airman's Outing, this magnificent title chronicles the daily life of the Flying Officer during the Great War. Touchingly dedicated to 'The Fallen of Umpty Squadron R.F.C.', Bott chronicles the lives and losses of his squadron as they carried out their duties over France in 1916. A modest and unflinching account of Great War aviation, Bott neither aggrandises
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Eastern Nights - and Flights: A Record of Oriental Adventure

by Alan Bott ...

Bott recounts his capture by Turkish forces after being shot down over enemy territory and details his experiences in various prisoner-of-war camps. Enduring harsh conditions, he describes the ingenuity required to survive and maintain morale, as well as the camaraderie between fellow captives. After multiple attempts, Bott finally escapes, embarking on a daring journey through Turkey, Syria, and ... Read more

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Bott recounts his capture by Turkish forces after being shot down over enemy territory and details his experiences in various prisoner-of-war camps. Enduring harsh conditions, he describes the ingenuity required to survive and maintain morale, as well as the camaraderie between fellow captives. After multiple attempts, Bott finally escapes, embarking on a daring journey through Turkey, Syria, and
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Eastern Nights - and Flights: A Record of Oriental Adventure

Exotic Tales from the East: A Journey into Oriental Enchantment

by Alan Bott ...

In "Eastern Nights - and Flights: A Record of Oriental Adventure," Alan Bott masterfully weaves together personal narrative and travelogue, revealing a vibrant tapestry of experiences across the East. His prose is rich and evocative, capturing the essence of bustling bazaars, serene landscapes, and the multifaceted cultures encountered during his escapades. The book is marked by a keen ... Read more

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In "Eastern Nights - and Flights: A Record of Oriental Adventure," Alan Bott masterfully weaves together personal narrative and travelogue, revealing a vibrant tapestry of experiences across the East. His prose is rich and evocative, capturing the essence of bustling bazaars, serene landscapes, and the multifaceted cultures encountered during his escapades. The book is marked by a keen
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Cavalry of the Clouds

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by Alan Bott, Lauren Ashfield ...

In "Cavalry of the Clouds," Alan Bott weaves a captivating narrative that explores the interplay between humanity and technology amidst the backdrop of aerial warfare. Set during World War II, the novel employs a lyrical style marked by vivid imagery and a deep sense of introspection, reflecting the psychological and emotional toll of combat on its characters. Bott's prose captures both the chaos ... Read more

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In "Cavalry of the Clouds," Alan Bott weaves a captivating narrative that explores the interplay between humanity and technology amidst the backdrop of aerial warfare. Set during World War II, the novel employs a lyrical style marked by vivid imagery and a deep sense of introspection, reflecting the psychological and emotional toll of combat on its characters. Bott's prose captures both the chaos
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Cavalry of the Clouds

by Alan Bott ...

Of the part played by machines of war in this war of machinery the wider public has but a vague knowledge. Least of all does it study the specialised functions of army aircraft. Very many people show mild interest in the daily reports of so many German aeroplanes destroyed, so many driven down, so many of ours missing, and enraged interest in the reports of bomb raids on British towns; but of ... Read more

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Of the part played by machines of war in this war of machinery the wider public has but a vague knowledge. Least of all does it study the specialised functions of army aircraft. Very many people show mild interest in the daily reports of so many German aeroplanes destroyed, so many driven down, so many of ours missing, and enraged interest in the reports of bomb raids on British towns; but of
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Flying the Atlantic in Sixteen Hours

With a Discussion of Aircraft in Commerce and Transportation (Illustrations)

by Arthur Whitten Brown, Alan Bott ...

Example in this ebook CHAPTER ISome Preliminary Events"After me cometh a builder. Tell him I, too, have known."Kipling.It is an awful thing to be told that one has made history, or done something historic. Such an accusation implies the duty of living up to other people's expectations; and merely an ordinary person who has been lucky, like myself, cannot fulfil such expectations.Sir John Alcock ... Read more

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Example in this ebook CHAPTER ISome Preliminary Events"After me cometh a builder. Tell him I, too, have known."Kipling.It is an awful thing to be told that one has made history, or done something historic. Such an accusation implies the duty of living up to other people's expectations; and merely an ordinary person who has been lucky, like myself, cannot fulfil such expectations.Sir John Alcock
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Eastern Nights - and Flights

by Captain Alan Bott ...

Eastern Nights - and Flights: A Record of Oriental Adventure By Captain Alan Bott. Published DOUBLEDAY, PAGE & COMPANY 1919. COPYRIGHT, 1919, BY DOUBLEDAY, PAGE & COMPANY, INCLUDING THAT OF TRANSLATION INTO FOREIGN LANGUAGES, INCLUDING THE SCANDINAVIAN. ... Read more

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Eastern Nights - and Flights: A Record of Oriental Adventure By Captain Alan Bott. Published DOUBLEDAY, PAGE & COMPANY 1919. COPYRIGHT, 1919, BY DOUBLEDAY, PAGE & COMPANY, INCLUDING THAT OF TRANSLATION INTO FOREIGN LANGUAGES, INCLUDING THE SCANDINAVIAN.
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Flying Fury

Five Years in the Royal Flying Corps

by James McCudden ...

Series series Vintage Aviation Library
The day-to-day insights of a brilliantly daring World War I ace that only ends with his death at the age of 23 . . .James McCudden was an outstanding British fighter ace of World War I, whose daring exploits earned him a tremendous reputation and, ultimately, an untimely end. Here, in this unique and gripping firsthand account, he brings to life some of aviation history's most dramatic episodes in ... Read more

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The day-to-day insights of a brilliantly daring World War I ace that only ends with his death at the age of 23 . . .James McCudden was an outstanding British fighter ace of World War I, whose daring exploits earned him a tremendous reputation and, ultimately, an untimely end. Here, in this unique and gripping firsthand account, he brings to life some of aviation history's most dramatic episodes in
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The Mammoth Book of Fighter Pilots

by Jon E. Lewis ...

Series Book 373 - Mammoth Books
From yesteryear's flying aces to today's top guns...Veteran anthologist Jon E. Lewis has assembled firsthand accounts from all the great military campaigns of aerial warfare, including World Wars I and II, the Spanish Civil War, Korea, Vietnam, the Falklands, the Gulf, and Bosnia. Page after exciting page of this singular collection brings into vivid play the exploits of such legendary pilots as ... Read more

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From yesteryear's flying aces to today's top guns...Veteran anthologist Jon E. Lewis has assembled firsthand accounts from all the great military campaigns of aerial warfare, including World Wars I and II, the Spanish Civil War, Korea, Vietnam, the Falklands, the Gulf, and Bosnia. Page after exciting page of this singular collection brings into vivid play the exploits of such legendary pilots as
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Open Cockpit

by Arthur Gould Lee ...

A riveting firsthand account of training for—and surviving—air combat during World War I, by the author of No Parachute.Thanks to a broken leg during flight school, Arthur Gould Lee gained valuable time flying trainers before he was posted in France during World War I. In November 1917 during low-level bombing and strafing attacks, he was shot down three times by ground fire. He spent eight months ... Read more

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A riveting firsthand account of training for—and surviving—air combat during World War I, by the author of No Parachute.Thanks to a broken leg during flight school, Arthur Gould Lee gained valuable time flying trainers before he was posted in France during World War I. In November 1917 during low-level bombing and strafing attacks, he was shot down three times by ground fire. He spent eight months
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Sagittarius Rising

by Cecil Lewis ...

‘Classic . . . the definitive account of aerial combat – full of passion and poetry’ – Max Arthur, Independent ‘Magical evocation of the lonely battle fought in the clouds’ – The Daily Telegraph ‘This is a book everyone should read. It is the autobiography of an ace, and no common ace either. The boy had all the noble tastes and qualities, love of beauty, soaring imagination, a brilliant endowment ... Read more

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‘Classic . . . the definitive account of aerial combat – full of passion and poetry’ – Max Arthur, Independent ‘Magical evocation of the lonely battle fought in the clouds’ – The Daily Telegraph ‘This is a book everyone should read. It is the autobiography of an ace, and no common ace either. The boy had all the noble tastes and qualities, love of beauty, soaring imagination, a brilliant endowment
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