This fascinating book was written by the brother of Lanoe Hawker VC DSO as a tribute. The Hawkers came from a distinguished sporting family with strong military and naval records and Lanoe from the outset set his sights on flying for the RFC. After the Central Flying School he crossed to France in October 1914 with 6 Squadron equipped with BE2s and Henri Farmans. As the war in the air progressed so Hawker came more and more into his own both as a combat pilot and commander. He was rapidly promoted and given command of 24 Squadron. He, like other pilots, flew numerous machines such as Bristol Scouts, FE4227s and the famous DH2s. This book contains many combat reports by pilots of their missions and these make the most graphic reading. The relative merits, qualities and characteristics of the aircraft both British, French and German are discussed with pilots' opinions. For a better insight into combat air operations Hawker VC The First RFC Ace is unlikely to be surpassed, thanks to the extensive use of first-hand accounts. Casualty/death rates were appalling but this special band of brothers flew on regardless until their turn came. SELLING POINTS: . Major Lanoe Hawker is one of only 19 flying VCs . By the age of 26 Hawker had won his VC and DSO. He was the first pilot to record five 'kills' . Contains Baron von Richthofen's (The Red Baron) account of the aerial combat which resulted in Hawker's death . Superb actions in the air ILLUSTRATIONS: 8 pages of b/w plates
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Pen & Sword Books LTD
ISBN-13
9781781593455
eBay Product ID (ePID)
168188338
Product Key Features
Author
Tyrrel M. Hawker
Publication Name
Hawker Vc: the First Rfc Ace
Format
Hardcover
Language
English
Subject
Government, History
Publication Year
2013
Type
Textbook
Number of Pages
265 Pages
Dimensions
Item Height
234mm
Item Width
156mm
Additional Product Features
Title_Author
Tyrrel M. Hawker
Country/Region of Manufacture
United Kingdom
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