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R Gannon · 5 October 2014, 03:05 PM

Hi

I think the book which is WW1air war's finest, is Alex Revell's High in the Empty Blue - a study of 56 Sqn in WW1. The hard back Flying Machine Press version that is, not the Osprey epitome. It has set the bar very high.

No jingoistic title, no disregarding of facts, so as to perpetuate mythology. And above all else whist it is a history of a British squadron, it is none the lessbalanced in its presentation. And because of this, it will no doubt pass the test of time.

Cheers Russ

5 October 2014, 03:05 PM	#2
R Gannon Rest in Peace Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Adelaide Posts: 6,121	Hi I think the book which is WW1air war's finest, is Alex Revell's High in the Empty Blue - a study of 56 Sqn in WW1. The hard back Flying Machine Press version that is, not the Osprey epitome. It has set the bar very high. No jingoistic title, no disregarding of facts, so as to perpetuate mythology. And above all else whist it is a history of a British squadron, it is none the lessbalanced in its presentation. And because of this, it will no doubt pass the test of time. Cheers Russ __________________ Our hearts so stout has got us fame For soon 'tis known from where we came Where'er we go they fear the name Of Garryowen in glory.