Australians In The Air
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: Wear and tear. Chipped along spine and folds. Page Condition: Good. Markings: No markings. Binding condition: Tight and intact, rubbing on edges.
From the sun-scorched plains of Australia to the skies above some of history's most defining conflicts, Australians in the Air chronicles the extraordinary legacy of Australian aviators whose courage and skill shaped the course of aerial warfare. Greg Copley charts the remarkable journey of a nation's fighting spirit, from the daring pioneer pilots of World War I — navigating flimsy biplanes through enemy fire — to the hardened veterans of World War II who commanded the skies across Europe, the Pacific, and the Middle East. With meticulous research and vivid storytelling, Copley presents a sweeping panorama of aerial combat, personal sacrifice, and national pride that spans the full arc of Australian military aviation history. Beyond the cockpit drama, the book illuminates the broader cultural and institutional forces that produced some of the finest airmen in the Allied forces, arguing that Australia's unique character forged a breed of pilot defined by ingenuity, tenacity, and an almost reckless bravery. Copley's prose is authoritative yet accessible, blending tactical detail with deeply human portraits of the men who flew. For anyone with an interest in military history or the Australian national identity, this volume raises one compelling question: what is it about Australia that sends its sons so fearlessly into the sky?
Author: Greg Copley
Format: Hardback
Published: 1976, Rigby
Genre: Australian history
Condition remarks:
Condition: Good. Jacket: Wear and tear. Chipped along spine and folds. Page Condition: Good. Markings: No markings. Binding condition: Tight and intact, rubbing on edges.
From the sun-scorched plains of Australia to the skies above some of history's most defining conflicts, Australians in the Air chronicles the extraordinary legacy of Australian aviators whose courage and skill shaped the course of aerial warfare. Greg Copley charts the remarkable journey of a nation's fighting spirit, from the daring pioneer pilots of World War I — navigating flimsy biplanes through enemy fire — to the hardened veterans of World War II who commanded the skies across Europe, the Pacific, and the Middle East. With meticulous research and vivid storytelling, Copley presents a sweeping panorama of aerial combat, personal sacrifice, and national pride that spans the full arc of Australian military aviation history. Beyond the cockpit drama, the book illuminates the broader cultural and institutional forces that produced some of the finest airmen in the Allied forces, arguing that Australia's unique character forged a breed of pilot defined by ingenuity, tenacity, and an almost reckless bravery. Copley's prose is authoritative yet accessible, blending tactical detail with deeply human portraits of the men who flew. For anyone with an interest in military history or the Australian national identity, this volume raises one compelling question: what is it about Australia that sends its sons so fearlessly into the sky?