Australian Air Ace: The Exploits Of 'Jerry' Pentland, Mc, Dfc, Afc
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.
Condition remarks:
Condition: Good. Jacket: Worn/faded - small tears. Page Condition: Good. Markings: No markings. Binding condition: Good.
In the skies above the Western Front, one Australian pilot carved his name into the annals of aerial combat with a ferocity and skill that left both allies and enemies in awe — Australian Air Ace chronicles the extraordinary life of Richard 'Jerry' Pentland, MC, DFC, AFC, one of Australia's most decorated World War One fighter pilots. Charles Schaedel reconstructs Pentland's breathtaking career with meticulous detail, tracing his rise from an eager recruit to a battle-hardened ace whose confirmed kills and daring sorties made him a legend in the Royal Flying Corps. Schaedel's narrative style blends rigorous historical research with the pacing of an adventure story, immersing the reader in the noise, danger, and camaraderie of early aerial warfare. Beyond the dogfights, the biography illuminates the broader Australian contribution to the air war — a story of colonial identity, imperial duty, and individual courage that raises questions about what it truly means to be a hero. For those captivated by the dawn of military aviation, Pentland's story is one that demands to be read.
Author: Charles Schaedel
Format: Hardback
Published: 1979, Rigby
Genre: WW1
Condition remarks:
Condition: Good. Jacket: Worn/faded - small tears. Page Condition: Good. Markings: No markings. Binding condition: Good.
In the skies above the Western Front, one Australian pilot carved his name into the annals of aerial combat with a ferocity and skill that left both allies and enemies in awe — Australian Air Ace chronicles the extraordinary life of Richard 'Jerry' Pentland, MC, DFC, AFC, one of Australia's most decorated World War One fighter pilots. Charles Schaedel reconstructs Pentland's breathtaking career with meticulous detail, tracing his rise from an eager recruit to a battle-hardened ace whose confirmed kills and daring sorties made him a legend in the Royal Flying Corps. Schaedel's narrative style blends rigorous historical research with the pacing of an adventure story, immersing the reader in the noise, danger, and camaraderie of early aerial warfare. Beyond the dogfights, the biography illuminates the broader Australian contribution to the air war — a story of colonial identity, imperial duty, and individual courage that raises questions about what it truly means to be a hero. For those captivated by the dawn of military aviation, Pentland's story is one that demands to be read.