Flying For France: With the American Escadrille at Verdun

by James R McConnell

Overview

An illustrate re-publication of an eye witness account of air combat against the Germans during World War I. James R. McConnell flew these missions as a sergeant-pilot in the American Escadrille. He received the Croix de Guerre with Palm for conspicuous bravery. McConnell's book inspired the 2006 movie Flyboys.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781451543261
Publisher:	CreateSpace Publishing
Publication date:	05/03/2010
Pages:	86
Product dimensions:	5.25(w) x 8.00(h) x 0.18(d)

About the Author

James R. McConnell was an American volunteer in the French Flying Service from 1915 until his death March 19th, 1917. He was wounded once prior to his death above St.-Quentin, France.