ACES AND KINGS

Description:

A great story of No.1 Sqdn R.A.A.F., fighting and playing in the Middle East during WW1. Funny and poignant, it describes how Australians battled in the air with Germans fighting on the side of the Turks, using inferior 'planes at first, then gaining the upper hand in support of Gen. Allenby. The members of this exceptional group went on to form the nucleus of aviation in Australia, after distinguished combat. They serviced Lawrence of Arabia and included Ross Smith, Dickie Williams, Hudson Fysh, King Cole and other aviation greats. A wonderful read.

subjects: WW1,  air war,  Middle East,  World war, 1914-1918, aerial operations,  World war, 1914-1918, campaigns,  World war, 1914-1918, regimental histories,  World war, 1914-1918, australia

People: Lawrence of Arabia,  Biffy Borton,  Dickie Williams,  Hadji Ross Smith,  King Cole,  Hudson Fysh,  Woodie Sutherland,  Pard Mustard

Places: Egypt,  Palestine

Times: 1916-1918