Camel Combat Ace

The Great War Flying Career of Edwin Swale CBE OBE DFC*

Nonfiction, History, Military, Aviation, World War I, Biography & Memoir, Historical
Cover of the book Camel Combat Ace by Barry M Marsden, Pen and Sword
View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart
Author: Barry M Marsden ISBN: 9781473866867
Publisher: Pen and Sword Publication: June 30, 2016
Imprint: Pen and Sword Aviation Language: English
Author: Barry M Marsden
ISBN: 9781473866867
Publisher: Pen and Sword
Publication: June 30, 2016
Imprint: Pen and Sword Aviation
Language: English

This work follows the First World War career of Captain (later wing commander) Edwin Swale, CBE DFC and bar, who served with 210 Squadron RAF, piloting Sopwith Camel scouts between March and October 1918. During this timeframe, he destroyed seventeen enemy aircraft, the majority being the formidable Fokker DV11. He undertook a series of perilous operations, including patrols, bombing and strafing missions and bomber escorts.

After the cessation of hostilities, he continued his flying career by piloting gliders over his native Derbyshire. He rejoined the RAF during the Second World War and ended the conflict as an intelligence officer in charge of Ultra operations with the 2nd TAF. His son Duncan also served in the RAF during the Second World War, flying low-level intruder operations in de Havilland Mosquitoes and earning a DFC and a US DFC. Swale also gave noted service to his native Chesterfield as a councillor, alderman, mayor and JP.

This is his story, told in full and thrilling detail.

View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart

This work follows the First World War career of Captain (later wing commander) Edwin Swale, CBE DFC and bar, who served with 210 Squadron RAF, piloting Sopwith Camel scouts between March and October 1918. During this timeframe, he destroyed seventeen enemy aircraft, the majority being the formidable Fokker DV11. He undertook a series of perilous operations, including patrols, bombing and strafing missions and bomber escorts.

After the cessation of hostilities, he continued his flying career by piloting gliders over his native Derbyshire. He rejoined the RAF during the Second World War and ended the conflict as an intelligence officer in charge of Ultra operations with the 2nd TAF. His son Duncan also served in the RAF during the Second World War, flying low-level intruder operations in de Havilland Mosquitoes and earning a DFC and a US DFC. Swale also gave noted service to his native Chesterfield as a councillor, alderman, mayor and JP.

This is his story, told in full and thrilling detail.

More books from Pen and Sword

Cover of the book Seaforth World Naval Review 2013 by Barry M Marsden
Cover of the book Struggle and Suffrage in Sheffield by Barry M Marsden
Cover of the book Capital Ships at War 1939-1945 by Barry M Marsden
Cover of the book Tales from the Big House: Temple Newsam by Barry M Marsden
Cover of the book Have You Forgotten Yet? by Barry M Marsden
Cover of the book Literary Trails: Haworth and the Brontës by Barry M Marsden
Cover of the book Fight the Good Fight by Barry M Marsden
Cover of the book The Perilous Road to Rome and beyond by Barry M Marsden
Cover of the book German Guns of the Third Reich by Barry M Marsden
Cover of the book A Subaltern's Lament by Barry M Marsden
Cover of the book William Boyd Dawkins and the Victorian Science of Cave Hunting by Barry M Marsden
Cover of the book Air Force Lives by Barry M Marsden
Cover of the book Railways and Industry in the Western Valley by Barry M Marsden
Cover of the book Animals in the Great War by Barry M Marsden
Cover of the book Battle for the Baltic Islands 1917 by Barry M Marsden
We use our own "cookies" and third party cookies to improve services and to see statistical information. By using this website, you agree to our Privacy Policy