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Camel Combat Ace: The Great War Flying Career of Edwin Swale CBE OBE DFC*
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Camel Combat Ace: The Great War Flying Career of Edwin Swale CBE OBE DFC* Hardcover - 2016

by Barry M. Marsden


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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.

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  • Title Camel Combat Ace: The Great War Flying Career of Edwin Swale CBE OBE DFC*
  • Author Barry M. Marsden
  • Binding Hardcover
  • Edition Hardback
  • Pages 192
  • Volumes 1
  • Language ENG
  • Publisher Pen and Sword Aviation
  • Date 2016
  • Illustrated Yes
  • ISBN 9781473866843 / 1473866847
  • Weight 0.95 lbs (0.43 kg)
  • Dimensions 9 x 6 x 0.8 in (22.86 x 15.24 x 2.03 cm)
  • Library of Congress subjects Great Britain, World War, 1914-1918 - Aerial operations,
  • Library of Congress Catalog Number 2017275119
  • Dewey Decimal Code B
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Camel Combat Ace

Camel Combat Ace: The Great War Flying Career of Edwin Swale CBE OBE DFC*

by Marsden, Barry M

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