Flying for France edition by James R James Rogers McConnell Literature Fiction eBooks
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As other reviewers have indicated, this is a fascinating, very enjoyable and relatively short read. It is based on journals and letters related to the author's experience with the Lafayette Escadrille in 1916. He wrote the book while he was convalescing from a back injury incurred from a bad landing.The Lafayette Escadrille was authorized by the French Air Department in March of 1916, after much lobbying from Norman Prince and others. It was hoped that the publicity from having Americans flying for France would help sway the United States to enter the war. It was largely composed of men from the upper-class. The squadron initially began with a core of 38 pilots. Ultimately, a total of 265 Americans flew in the corps. Credit for the most kills goes to Raoul Lufbry with 16. Fellow pilots gave him credit for many more than this.
After reading the book. I went back and viewed the movie "Flyboys", which is also about the Lafayette Escadrille. The movie takes place in 1916-17, slightly after the time period of the book. Many but not all of the characters in the movie are historical. The character of Cassidy in the movie, is roughly based on Raoul Lufbry. Lufbry and pals bought the lion cub "Whiskey", who became the unit mascot. A grown up Whiskey is featured in the movie. In his book, McConnell describes the flying and fighting experience rather calmly compared to the type of action presented in the movie. Also by comparison, in Geoffrey Wellum's book "First Light", which relates his time as a Spitfire pilot during the early years of WW II, one feels like one is in the cockpit with Wellum. Finally, in the movie at the memorial service for Cassidy/Lufbry a final letter is read from Cassidy. It is almost word for word from the final letter, written in case of death, by McConnell: "...I have no religion and do not care for any service. If the omission would embarrass you I presume I could stand the performance..."
In summation, this is an excellent read and I very much recommend it. It does provide a different view than the one from the trenches, e.g. "All Quiet on the Western Front" or "Adventures of a Motorcycle Despatch Rider during the First World War". McConnell vividly describes what the bombed out trenches look like from the air. If you like the book, then consider renting the movie "Flyboys".
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Flying for France edition by James R James Rogers McConnell Literature Fiction eBooks Reviews
This is a first person, I was there, no fooling read. Its not a novel or even a history book its more a diary. Liked it a lot. Be aware, this is written from the time period.
Combat experiences of pilots in the famous Laffeyett Escadrille. WWI history told first hand! A fine read for those who wish it the way it really was.
An excellent book , it gives great insight into the life of a WW 1 aviator together with wealth of technical information regarding the training & flying of the period
A brief but fascinating story of an American pilot fighting with the French in an American squadron. It provides insight into the camaraderie of the pilots and their early war machines.
This is the diary of a pilot who does not survive.
It is not the typical second person telling of overblown heroics, but the telling of what it was really like on a day to day basis.
It is very engaging, and puts you right there.
It more or less abruptly ends, but then has a series of letters from fellow pilots and friends which tells the story of McConnell and what happened to him by those that were close to him. A poignant ending to a great story.
If you are into aviation or war history, this is a good book. It is a first person story of the American volunteer pilots fighting for France in WWI. It reads like a journal so there is a time line that develops the stories. There are also letters from the front line.
The version has some minor layout issues. However considering that the book is free for users, and it was probably converted from some other format, I would say that the minor layout problems can be forgiven.
Each page here is filled with exciting adventures, anecdotes, and history from World War I. It’s an enjoyable and educational read.
As other reviewers have indicated, this is a fascinating, very enjoyable and relatively short read. It is based on journals and letters related to the author's experience with the Lafayette Escadrille in 1916. He wrote the book while he was convalescing from a back injury incurred from a bad landing.
The Lafayette Escadrille was authorized by the French Air Department in March of 1916, after much lobbying from Norman Prince and others. It was hoped that the publicity from having Americans flying for France would help sway the United States to enter the war. It was largely composed of men from the upper-class. The squadron initially began with a core of 38 pilots. Ultimately, a total of 265 Americans flew in the corps. Credit for the most kills goes to Raoul Lufbry with 16. Fellow pilots gave him credit for many more than this.
After reading the book. I went back and viewed the movie "Flyboys", which is also about the Lafayette Escadrille. The movie takes place in 1916-17, slightly after the time period of the book. Many but not all of the characters in the movie are historical. The character of Cassidy in the movie, is roughly based on Raoul Lufbry. Lufbry and pals bought the lion cub "Whiskey", who became the unit mascot. A grown up Whiskey is featured in the movie. In his book, McConnell describes the flying and fighting experience rather calmly compared to the type of action presented in the movie. Also by comparison, in Geoffrey Wellum's book "First Light", which relates his time as a Spitfire pilot during the early years of WW II, one feels like one is in the cockpit with Wellum. Finally, in the movie at the memorial service for Cassidy/Lufbry a final letter is read from Cassidy. It is almost word for word from the final letter, written in case of death, by McConnell "...I have no religion and do not care for any service. If the omission would embarrass you I presume I could stand the performance..."
In summation, this is an excellent read and I very much recommend it. It does provide a different view than the one from the trenches, e.g. "All Quiet on the Western Front" or "Adventures of a Motorcycle Despatch Rider during the First World War". McConnell vividly describes what the bombed out trenches look like from the air. If you like the book, then consider renting the movie "Flyboys".
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