Edition: First Edition
Published By: The "Aeroplane" and General Publishing Co. Ltd.
St Mary's Books is proud to present this 1918 first edition of "Five Years in the Royal Flying Corps" by Thomas Byford McCudden which once belonged to Stewart Keith-Jopp, a fellow member of the R.F.C.. Bound in blue cloth with navy lettering on the cover and spine, this hardback book contains i-xvi and 348 pages of text detailing McCudden's wartime aviation experiences and peppered with black and white photographs of the author and his peers. Within the pages of this book, the reader is treated to the first-hand account of a British WW1 ace, and his journey from an aircraft mechanic in 1913 to a highly decorated pilot and flight commander, including his strategies and thoughts on the future of aviation. This book was published posthumously after McCudden was tragically killed in a flying accident caused by engine failure, and comes alongside a letter from the Aeroplane providing information about the death of Stewart Keith-Jopp, who once owned this book. This particular copy is in very good condition - though there is a small stain on the cover and some slight weaing and fading, the interior is exceptionally clean, bright, and readable. "Five Years in the Royal Flying Corps" is looking for a new home and would make for a perfect gift for any aviation enthusiast.
Book Condition: Very Good
Author: James Thomas Byford McCudden
Binding: Hardback
Ref: 122997
Price £145.00
