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“Hamilton-Paterson’s superb book, not only meticulously researched but also supremely readable, tells the tales of many…heroes.” Daily Mail (London)
“A terrific story, which Hamilton-Paterson tells with tremendous relish, elegance, and attention to detail.” Sunday Times (London)
“Hamilton-Paterson’s thorough research reveals much-his book is a wide-ranging education of WWI aviation and is written by someone who really knows flying. Highly recommended!” Pilot
“The author shows how decisions made by politicians, the owners of aircraft factories, inventors, engineers, and the men who turned new recruits into fighter pilots affected the air war…Best of all [Paterson]—who has a solid body of fiction to his credit—is a consummate storyteller; not only does the book tell a fascinating story, it is nearly impossible to put down.” Kirkus Reviews (starred review)
“An exhilarating book. By turns, thrilling, joyful, wistful, and provocative.” Rowland White, bestselling author of Vulcan 607