02710cam a22003733u 4500 53168 UtSlPG 20260610134227.0 m cr n 260607r2016||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d 16020884 UtSlPG en iso639-1 D501 Rosher, Harold, 1893-1916 In the Royal Naval Air Service : Being the war letters of the late Harold Rosher to his family Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2016 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2016-09-28 Produced by MWS, Chris Pinfield and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) "In the Royal Naval Air Service" by Harold Rosher is a collection of war letters written in the early 20th century. The book captures the experiences of Flight Lieutenant Harold Rosher during World War I as he communicates with his family, detailing his training, missions, and the day-to-day realities of serving in the newly established air service. This personal narrative sheds light on the challenges and dangers faced by airmen, making it a significant historical account of a soldier's life at war. The opening of the book introduces Harold Rosher as he begins his training in the Royal Naval Air Service just as the war is commencing. Through poignant and lively letters, he shares his initial experiences at Brooklands Aerodrome, where he describes not only the thrill of flying lessons but also the camaraderie with fellow pilots. Rosher's youthful enthusiasm contrasts with the somber backdrop of the war, as he reflects on the challenges and dangers of flying, including a humorous yet harrowing incident of getting lost during a flight. The letters provide a rich sense of adventure and personal insight, allowing readers to grasp the significance of this air service in the context of the Great War. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified World War, 1914-1918 -- Personal narratives, British World War, 1914-1918 -- Aerial operations Great Britain. Royal Naval Air Service -- Biography Rosher, Harold, 1893-1916 -- Correspondence Air pilots, Military -- Great Britain -- Correspondence Bennett, Arnold, 1867-1931 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/53168 94002 94002