Mick Mannock, Fighter Pilot is the authoritative life story of Britain and Ireland's most successful fighter pilot of the First World War; a working class hero and staunch socialist who in the skies above the Western Front combined engineering prowess, tactical initiative, and grim determination to become an inspirational squadron commander.

Tells the exciting story of Britain's most successful fighter pilot of the First World War Questions the myths and fills in the gaps in Mannock's life A very accessible book, and engagingly written

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Andrew Smith is Lecturer in English Studies at the University of Glamorgarr.

Inhalt
Map: Mick Mannock's Western FrontIntroduction to the Second Edition 1. Introduction 2. A Pre-war Education, 1888-1914 3. Preparing for War, 1914-1917 4. 40 Squadron, 1917-1918 5. 74 and 85 Squadrons, 1918 6. Conclusion Notes Bibliography Index