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The Sky On Fire The First Battle Of Britain 1917 1918 And The Birth Of The Royal Air Force

The Sky On Fire The First Battle Of Britain 1917 1918 And The Birth Of The Royal Air Force

Explore the harrowing period of 1917-1918 when the skies above Britain truly were 'on fire,' marking what some consider the First Battle of Britain. This pivotal era details the intense WW1 aerial warfare as German air raids targeted British soil, leading directly to the historic birth of the Royal Air Force. Understand the origins of a legendary air service forged in the crucible of early aerial combat.