Night Bombing with the Bedouins

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Reece, Robert Henry, 1889-

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"Night Bombing with the Bedouins" by Robert Henry Reece is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book details the experiences of the "Bedouin" Squadron, a group of adventurous aviators in the Royal Air Force during World War I, as they engaged in night bombing raids against enemy targets. The narrative delves into the personal stories of the pilots and crew members, exploring the camaraderie and unique personalities that characterized their unit. In this engaging memoir, Reece, a lieutenant and pilot himself, recounts the various missions undertaken by his squadron, highlighting the dangers and the sheer audacity of their night raids over Germany. The book features colorful characters like Jimmie, Sammie, Jock, and Mid, each adding a distinct flavor to the narrative through their exploits and relationships. From harrowing encounters with anti-aircraft fire to the challenges of navigating in the dark, the story captures the nerve-wracking yet thrilling experiences of life as a night-bomber. Reece not only pays tribute to his fallen comrades but emphasizes the indomitable spirit of those who flew with him, standing as a testament to the bravery and sacrifices made during the war. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

Produced by The Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)

Notes:

Reading ease score: 58.4 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.

Release date is 2008-10-11