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OverviewBy 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 comprehensivehistory 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. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Tom KillebrewPublisher: University of North Texas Press,U.S. Imprint: University of North Texas Press,U.S. Dimensions: Width: 15.20cm , Height: 3.00cm , Length: 22.90cm Weight: 0.825kg ISBN: 9781574416152ISBN 10: 1574416154 Pages: 464 Publication Date: 30 November 2015 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In stock  We have confirmation that this item is in stock with the supplier. It will be ordered in for you and dispatched immediately. Table of ContentsReviewsKillebrew provides accurate and carefully researched accounts of historical events, persons, decisions, military actions, and wartime activities. His approach shows steady and controlled understanding of the breadth, complexity, and importance of the subject. Tod Roberts, editor of RAF Wings over Florida: Memories of World War II British Air Cadets This will be a valuable contribution to the historiography of WWII aviation training. Stephen Craft, Embry-Riddle at War: Aviation Training during World War II Author InformationTom Killebrew received a master’s degree in history from the University of Texas at Arlington, USA, and taught American history at Navarro College in Waxahachie, Texas, USA. He is the author of The Royal Air Force in Texas: Training British Pilots in Terrell during World War II (UNT Press). He lives in Erath County, Texas. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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