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Dancing in the Sky: The Royal Flying Corps in Canada |
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| Format | Softcover | |
| Catalogue No. | 978-1-55002-864-5 | |
| Pages | 358 | |
| Language | English only | |
| Price | $28.99 | |
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| Written by C.W. Hunt. Published by Dundurn Press, 2009. Description: |
| 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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