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German fighter aces of World War One

World War One heralded a new era of combat as war took to the skies. With the involvement of fifty-seven nations, it was truly a global conflict. The war created a new breed of men: brave, resourceful and skilled at piloting the new fighter aircraft. Many became household names and their exploits became legendary. At a time when, for some, their flying time could be counted in hours before they were shot down, the war inspired a group of elite pilots: the Aces. Those that fought on the

Print Book, English, 2003
Tempus, Stroud, 2003