Hostile Skies

Hostile Skies

A Combat History of the American Air Service in World War I

by James J. Hudson
1st Edition, ©1968, Item: 91016
Hardcover, 338 pages
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In the brief span of seven months, from April to November 1918, the American Air Service grew from a poorly equipped, unorganized branch of the U.S. Expeditionary Forces to a fighting unit equal to its opponent in every way. Hostile Skies details the actual battle experiences of the men and boys who made up the service squadrons at the front -- Raoul Lufbery, Elliot Springs, Fiorello La Guardia, and, of course, Eddie Rickenbacker.  In addition, several chapters are devoted to the background problems of the infant U.S. air arm, its training, and organization.

– From the dust jacket

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