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Grid : the life and times of First World War fighter ace Keith Caldwell

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  • Description

    "This gripping biography of Air Commodore Keith 'Grid' Caldwell CBE, MC, DFC & bar, Croix de guerre, tells the story of his remarkable exploits during the First World War. Flying single-seat fighters against the best of the German air force, including the Red Baron's Flying Circus and airmen such as Werner Voss, Caldwell accumulated 26 victories in aerial combat.

    Over his illustrious career he flew with numerous 'stars' of the British air service, including Albert Ball, William 'Billy' Bishop and Edward 'Mick' Mannock. In the last year of the war, aged only 22, he was given command of the new 74 Squadron. Under his leadership 74 'Tiger' Squadron become one of the war's most feared and revered units. Written by a leading military historian, Grid details Caldwell's journey from early flight training in Auckland to his death-defying sorties over enemy lines on the Western Front. It also details his pivotal role in sustaining military aviation in interwar New Zealand, and his role in reinvigorating interest in the airmen of the First World War during the 1960s and 1970s." -- publisher.

  • Place
    Auckland/New Zealand
  • Other Id

    on1442732365 (MARC control number)

    D602 CLA (Library of Congress Call Number)

  • Department

    Publications

Images and documents

    Catalogue

    • Object Type

      book

    • Name/Title
      Grid : the life and times of First World War fighter ace Keith Caldwell
    • Primary Maker

       Adam Claasen (Author)

    • Contributor/Publisher
      Massey University Press
    • Place
      Auckland/New Zealand
    • Date
      2024
    • Physical Description

      439 pages, 4 unnumbered pages of plates : some colour illustrations ; 24 cm

    • ISBN/ISSN
      9780995102934
      0995102937
    • Level of Current Record
      Bib record
    • Member Object

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    • Subject Category

      Great Britain. Royal Air Force--History--World War, 1914-1918

      New Zealand--History--World War, 1914-1918

      World War, 1914-1918--Aerial operations--New Zealand

      World War, 1914-1918--Biography

    • Content
      Foreword / Air Vice-Marshal Darryn Webb -- Introduction -- Very lucky still -- Favoured ones -- Clear-eyed young men -- Magnificent -- Wings -- Flaming onions -- Maniacs -- Fire eaters -- Black crosses -- Hot stuff -- Leading lights -- Clever Caldwell -- Dentist's chair -- Day of days -- Bravest of the brave -- Immolation -- Great escape -- Richthofen's bed -- Tea for two -- Mutiny -- Savoy -- More gravy -- Straight bat -- Keith Caldwell's victories -- Front lines and airfields, 1918 -- Souvenirs of war.
    • Collection Type
      Reading Room
    • Copyright
      All rights reserved
    • Last Update
      08 Oct 2024

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