Description: James McCudden was an outstanding British fighter ace of World War I, whose daring exploits earned him a tremendous reputation and, ultimately, an untimely end. Here, in this unique and gripping firsthand account, he brings to life some of aviation history's most dramatic episodes in a memoir completed at the age of twenty-three, just days before his tragic death. During his time in France with the Royal Flying Corps from 1914 to 1918, McCudden rose from mechanic to pilot and flight commander. Following his first kill in September 1916, McCudden shot down a total of fifty-seven enemy planes, including a remarkable three in a single minute in January 1918. A dashing patrol leader, he combined courage, loyalty, and judgment, studying the habits and psychology of enemy pilots and stalking them with patience and tenacity. Written with modesty and frankness, yet acutely perceptive, Flying Fury is both a valuable insight into the world of early aviation and a powerful account of courage and survival above the mud and trenches of Flanders. Fighter ace James McCudden died in July 1918, after engine failure caused his plane to crash just four months before the end of World War I. His success as one of Britain's deadliest pilots earned him the Victoria Cross. About the Seller: I have been an eBay seller for over 20 years with a perfect 100% feedback rating for all my 2,000+ transactions. You can bid with confidence. No stock photography…you will receive exactly what you see in the photographs. My items come from a smoke-free home. Please feel free to ask questions. I want to help you know exactly what you are bidding on. Shipping/Selling Notes: I take great pride in carefully packing your item to ensure its safe arrival. I will gladly combine shipping. Before paying, please send me a note asking to combine shipping. If you aren't 100% satisfied, I will happily refund your purchase if the item is safely returned to me within 30 days. Buyer pays return shipping.
Price: 14.5 USD
Location: Longwood, Florida
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Publication Year: 1968
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Book Title: Flying Fury Five Years In The Royal Flying Corps
Book Series: Air Combat Classic
Author: McCudden
Publisher: Doubleday
Topic: Flying
