Into the blue - Couverture rigide

Macmillan, Norman

Couverture rigide

ISBN 10 : 0090978005 ISBN 13 : 9780090978007

Editeur : Jarrolds Publishers (London) Ltd, 1969

A propos du livre

Présentation de l'éditeur

Into the Blue is widely regarded as a literary classic. Originally published in 1929, and 44 years since its latest publication, Grub Street reintroduces you to Norman MacMillan s insightful and gripping book about his experiences as a pilot during the First World War. Wing Commander Norman Macmillan, OBE, MC, AFC, DL, was born on 9 August 1892 in Glasgow. After serving sixteen months in the Highland Light Infantry, he joined the RFC in 1916. He learned to fly at Netheravon, and in 1917 went to 45 Squadron on 1½ Strutters. Norman flew many missions on this type and claimed two victories before 45 were re-equipped with Camels in August 1917; Norman then gained his first Camel victory in the same month they arrived. On 11th September he twice claimed Fokker Triplanes out of control during two separate engagements in the space of a few minutes. Macmillan went on to claim nine victories in all. After being injured in an unfortunate accident on 6th January 1918 he did not see further combat and returned to England to become a flight instructor. After his experience in the First World War, he was closely associated with flying for many years and also became an enthusiastic writer of aviation books; of which, Into the Blue is the best. In 1925 Norman was the first person to make an emergency landing at Heathrow, which was then a row of cottages. During World War Two he became wing commander war correspondent, before retiring to Cornwall, where he became Deputy Lord Lieutenant of that county. Norman died on 5 August 1976 aged 83. Norman Macmillan was decorated with the Military Cross for conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty in 1918 and was also later awarded the prestigious Air Force Cross.

Revue de presse

An extraordinary record of one man's exemplary service, and authoritatively written, this is a gem that everyone with an interest in WWI flying should revere on their book shelves. With over two dozen photos in the mid section, this one also comes highly recommended. --Windsock Magazine

Of the two books Into the Blue is by far the more insightful...Equally, it must be said Macmillan is the more skilled author who drives and paces his narrative better...I feel Macmillan's better deserves the appellation 'classic', without doubt both of these works fully deserve re-publication and space on the shelves of a Great War aviation collection. -- The Western Front Association. It is recommended for general reading and as bookshelf 'musts' for the great Phantom Phraternity and I look forward to reading the next in line. --Gp Capt Jock Heron, RAF Hist. Soc.

Well illustrated thoughout, it's a cracking read and is highly recommended. --Andrew Thomas, Flypast

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Jarrolds Publishers (London) Ltd
• Date d'édition: 1969
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 0090978005
• ISBN 13: 9780090978007
• Reliure: Relié
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible