Recollections of the Great War in the Air

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Set against the backdrop of World War I, this memoir offers a firsthand account of James Roger McConnell's experiences as a volunteer pilot in the Lafayette Escadrille. It provides a unique perspective on the early days of aerial combat, detailing the transformation of aviation technology from rudimentary planes to advanced fighters. McConnell's narrative captures the intensity of front-line battles and the camaraderie among American volunteers in the French Flying Corps, highlighting the evolution of warfare in the skies over Verdun.