War Eagles: The Story Of The Eagle Squadron - Paperback

War Eagles: The Story Of The Eagle Squadron is a non-fiction book written by James Saxon Childers that tells the story of the American pilots who volunteered to fight for the Royal Air Force (RAF) during World War II. These pilots formed the Eagle Squadron, which was made up of three fighter squadrons that flew alongside the RAF in the Battle of Britain and other air campaigns.The book begins by providing background information on the pilots who joined the Eagle Squadron, including their motivations for joining and their previous experiences in aviation. The author then describes the training that the pilots underwent and the challenges they faced in adapting to the British way of flying.Throughout the book, Childers provides detailed accounts of the Eagle Squadron's missions, including their successes and losses. He also explores the relationships between the American pilots and their British counterparts, as well as the politics and bureaucracy that surrounded the formation and operation of the Eagle Squadron.The book concludes with the disbandment of the Eagle Squadron and the eventual transfer of its pilots to the United States Army Air Forces. War Eagles: The Story Of The Eagle Squadron is a gripping account of a little-known chapter in World War II history, and a tribute to the bravery and sacrifice of the American pilots who fought for Britain.Story Of The American Pilots Who Fought For The RAF In The Early Days Of World War II Before The U. S. Was In The War.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.