The Bright Blue Sky
Condition: SECONDHAND
This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.
Edition: 1st ed.,
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Wear and tear
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: No markings
A gripping work of historical fiction, The Bright Blue Sky chronicles the harrowing experiences of World War I fighter pilots as they navigate the brutal and unforgiving skies of the Western Front. John Symonds captures the camaraderie, fear, and fleeting moments of exhilaration that defined life in the Royal Flying Corps, painting an intimate portrait of young men thrust into extraordinary danger. The narrative balances visceral aerial combat sequences with quieter, deeply human moments, illustrating the psychological toll that constant mortal risk exacts on its characters. Written with both authenticity and emotional depth, it stands as a compelling tribute to the courage and sacrifice of those who fought and died above the trenches of the First World War.
Author: John Symonds
Format: Hardback
Published: 1956, Chapman & Hall
Genre: WW1
Edition: 1st ed.,
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Wear and tear
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: No markings
A gripping work of historical fiction, The Bright Blue Sky chronicles the harrowing experiences of World War I fighter pilots as they navigate the brutal and unforgiving skies of the Western Front. John Symonds captures the camaraderie, fear, and fleeting moments of exhilaration that defined life in the Royal Flying Corps, painting an intimate portrait of young men thrust into extraordinary danger. The narrative balances visceral aerial combat sequences with quieter, deeply human moments, illustrating the psychological toll that constant mortal risk exacts on its characters. Written with both authenticity and emotional depth, it stands as a compelling tribute to the courage and sacrifice of those who fought and died above the trenches of the First World War.