Flying For France: With the American Escadrille at Verdun - Paperback

by James R. McConnell (Author)

An illustrate re-publication of an eye witness account of air combat against the Germans during World War I. James R. McConnell flew these missions as a sergeant-pilot in the American Escadrille. He received the Croix de Guerre with Palm for conspicuous bravery. McConnell's book inspired the 2006 movie Flyboys.

Author Biography

James R. McConnell was an American volunteer in the French Flying Service from 1915 until his death March 19th, 1917. He was wounded once prior to his death above St.-Quentin, France.