World War One in the Air

The story of the aeroplane and its development in World War One from novelty for the rich to effective weapon giving the story from the early years through to 1918 and the formation of the first independent air force and including over 450 contemporary photographs many of which were previously unpublished.

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The aeroplane grew up very quickly during World War I. From being a novelty flown by rich schoolboys it matured into an effective weapon in less than four years. With over 450 contemporary and many previously unpublished photographs, this is the story of the formation of the world's first independent air force, from the early years through to 1918.