Offensive Patrol The story of the RNAS, RFC and RAF in Italy 1917-18
London: Jarrolds Publishing, 1973. Octavo, light navy-blue hardcover, spine embossed with silver and white lettering, 264 pp., endpapers illustrated with maps, illustrated with four double-sided black-and-white plates, one additional map and nine appendices included. Top spine end a little bumped, light spotting on top edge and fore-edge of text block, inside of dust-jacket a little foxed, otherwise a near-fine copy. First edition. An account of the experiences and missions of the Royal Navy Air Service, Royal Flying Corps and Royal Air Force in North Italy during World War One from 1917 to 1918. Written by Wing Commander Norman Macmillan, an historian specialising in the 1914-18 air war, this volume is based on the author's own experiences in battle as well as his knowledge of and friendship with others who fought the Italian campaign. Item #4538
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