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100 1 _aRaleigh, Walter Alexander, Sir,
_d1861-1922
245 1 4 _aThe War in the Air; Vol. 1 :
_bThe Part played in the Great War by the Royal Air Force
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2009
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2009-03-01
508 _aProduced by Chris Curnow, Joseph Cooper, Christine P. Travers and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
520 _a"The War in the Air; Vol. 1" by Walter Raleigh is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The volume examines the critical role of the Royal Air Force and the evolution of aerial warfare during the Great War. It likely explores the technological advancements and accounts of the men who contributed to military aviation, detailing their bravery and experiences in conflict. The opening of the book sets the tone for a detailed analysis of the air war's historical context and origins. It discusses the significance of the air forces in World War I alongside the development of flying technology from early balloon ascents to the pioneering efforts of figures like the Wright brothers. Raleigh emphasizes the meticulous research and documentation that informs the narrative, aiming to honor the contributions of the lesser-known individuals who played a crucial part in the evolution of aviation. This introduction establishes a framework for exploring not just the events of the war, but also the scientific and human elements that shaped aerial combat. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aGreat Britain. Royal Air Force
653 _aWorld War, 1914-1918 -- Aerial operations, British
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/28226
999 _c69135
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