By early 1941; Great Britain stood alone against the aerial might of Nazi Germany and was in need of pilots. The Lend-Lease Act allowed for the training of British pilots in the United States and the formation of British Flying Training Schools. These unique schools were owned by American operators; staffed with American civilian instructors; supervised by British Royal Air Force officers; utilized aircraft supplied by the US Army Air Corps; and used the RAF training syllabus. Tom Killebrew provides the first comprehensive history of all seven British Flying Training Schools located in Terrell; Texas; Lancaster; California; Miami; Oklahoma; Mesa; Arizona; Clewiston; Florida; Ponca City; Oklahoma; and Sweetwater; Texas. The British students attended classes and mastered the elements of flight day and night. Some students flushed out; while others were killed during training mishaps and are buried in local cemeteries. Those who finished the course became Royal Air Force pilots. These young British students would also forge a strong and long-lasting bond of friendship with the Americans.
#3556063 in Books J Stephen Lang 2011-05-05Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 9.02 x .74 x 5.98l; 1.32 #File Name: 1572490071356 pagesThe Complete Book of Confederate Trivia
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful. Gave Me Brain Drain; But Loved ItBy Kevin HardingI must admit I am a quiz show buff; and so I really enjoyed this book of Confederate trivia. I think I slept through history class when we were learning about the Civil War; but I don't know why because this period of US history is fascinating; and books like this really do make history come alive. I think the great thing about this is that it not only looks at the military side of life; but also civilian matters such as the politicians; food shortags; taxes; etc. You don't have to have a Confederate ancestor (though I did) to enjoy this sort of book.2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. Civil War Fans Gotta Have ThisBy Matt WylerThis is probably the most enjoyable Civil War book I've bought in the past year. There are so many topics here; not just the battles and the military stuff but also all kinds of things about daily life and the politics in the South; foreign relations; just a broad spectrum. If you like questions and answers; you will like this. Otherwise; you are the Weakest Link. (Good-bye).0 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Interesting Book but Not All 'Facts' CorrectBy R. SardellaWhile I did enjoy this book for the great wealth of obscure knowledge held within its binding; I do take issue with several questions/answers that I picked out that are wrong. I believe Mr. Lang does need to do a bit more research provide better and/or more concise wording for several of the questions/answers. History buffs of all types will certainly enjoy this book...just don't wholeheartedly and blindly believe everything you read in this book. Enjoy!
