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Dancing in the Sky: The Royal Flying Corps in Canada

Dancing in the Sky: The Royal Flying Corps in Canada

Dancing in the Sky: The Royal Flying Corps in Canada
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Dancing in the Sky: The Royal Flying Corps in Canada Soft cover - 2009

by Hunt, C.W

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Toronto, ON: Dundurn Press, 2009. Soft cover. Near Fine. Clean, tight, unmarked; slight wear to bottom back edge near inside corner; otherwise absolute minimal wear; appears unread; This book is the first complete telling of the First World War fighter pilot training initiative established by the British in response to the terrible losses occurring in the skies over Europe in 1916. This program, up and running in less than six months despite enormous obstacles, launched Canada into the age of flight ahead of the U.S. The results enabled the Allies to regain control of the skies and eventually win the war, but at a terrible price. Flying was in its infancy and pilot training was primitive. This is the story of the talented and courageous men and women who made the training program a success, complete with the romance, tragedy, humour, and pathos that accompanies an account of such heroic proportions.

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  • Title Dancing in the Sky: The Royal Flying Corps in Canada
  • Author Hunt, C.W
  • Binding Paperback
  • Edition First Edition Pa
  • Condition Used - Near Fine
  • Pages 360
  • Volumes 1
  • Language ENG
  • Publisher Dundurn Press, Toronto, ON
  • Publication date 2009
  • Features Bibliography, Index, Table of Contents
  • Bookseller's Inventory # 008845
  • ISBN 9781550028645 / 1550028642
  • Weight 1.25 lbs (0.57 kg)
  • Dimensions 8.8 x 6 x 0.9 in (22.35 x 15.24 x 2.29 cm)
  • Themes
    • Aspects (Academic): Historical
    • Chronological Period: 1900-1919
    • Cultural Region: Canadian
  • Category History - Military / War
  • Library of Congress subjects Great Britain, Canada - History, Military - 20th century
  • Dewey Decimal Code 940.449
  • Quantity available 1

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Dancing in the Sky is the first complete telling of the First World War fighter pilot training initiative established by the British in response to the terrible losses occurring in the skies over Europe in 1916. This program, up and running in under six months despite enormous obstacles, launched Canada into the age of flight ahead of the United States.

The results enabled the Allies to regain control of the skies and eventually win the war, but at a terrible price. Flying was in its infancy and pilot training primitive. This is the story of the talented and courageous men and women who made the training program a success, complete with the romance, tragedy, humour, and pathos that accompany an account of such heroic proportions. A valuable addition to Canada's military history, this book will appeal to all who enjoy an exceptional adventure story embedded in Canada's past.

About the author

C.W. Hunt, a former history teacher, business executive, and entrepreneur, retired from business to devote his energies to writing in 1996. He has written six books on the history of the Belleville area including Booze, Boats and Billions and Gentleman Charlie and the Lady Rum Runner. He lives in Belleville, Ontario.

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