Includes bibliographical references (pages 152-154) and index.
Contents:
Prologue -- Timeline -- Aces of aces -- Introduction: Tumult in the clouds -- Ch. 1: Above flanders Fields (1914-1916) ; Ch. 2: Bloody April (1917-18) ; Ch. 3: their finest hour (1939-1941) ; Ch. 4: War without pity (1941-45) ; Ch. 5: MiG Alley, desert skies and stormy seas (post-1945) -- Postscript: The last aces?
Summary:
"The ace in the air was once a celebrity figure, a glamorous warrior of the skies. But this was daunting and dangerous work in the midst of brutal and bloody wars. An action-packed narrative keeps the reader riveted to the tales of real-life awesome aces, and cuts through the glitz to get to the nitty-gritty of these fights and flights. Readers will learn about the top aces from around the world, all kinds of planes, the wars in which they flew, and victories, emphasizing record holders. Topical quotes, songs, and poems will engage readers as well" -- Publisher's website.
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