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The Ideals and Training of a Flying Officer,Used
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The son of a Canadian lawyer, Roderick Ward Maclennan joined the Officers Training Corps connected with the University of Toronto in 1915. Enlisting in Kingston he crossed the Atlantic in 1916 with the Medical Service on work which was congenial and necessary. Commissioned to the Royal Flying Corps, he trained in Oxford on the BE 2b.Learning to fly was an adventureWe have to be at the sheds at 4.10pm. In front of them runs a strip of tarred road surface fifty feet wide. On this the machines stand while waiting to go up; it is called the Tarmac. We have a roll call at 4.15pm and then sit in the sun on the tarmac with our funny hat and goggles.and learning the art of reconnaissance was pure joy..I get in my machine, put on my leather cap and tie a pencil on the end of a string to my belt. Then I fold my map so that the spot I have to cover is visible, and then secure my map to my left leg above the knee with one of my garters. I do the same with my notebook on my right knee, and after a final polish of my goggles I am ready The machine is left in the care of the mechanics and I am off to the mess to eat a huge dinner, and then roll into bed, rather tired after two hours in the air.Eventually posted to France with 60 Squadron, Maclennan was killed in a flying accident less than a week after his first patrol whilst flying the notorious SE 5.With a new concluding chapter and photographs, renowned author and historian Chris Goss places this life in context of both the overall war and his Squadron.Maclennans beautifully nave writing vividly brings to life the spirit of the times when the world was opening up to these gentlemen pilots, and reveals another aspect of the golden age of aviation and the glorious language of the times.Hidden in the archives of his Canadian University, these extracts from the letters of 2nd Lieutenant Maclennan, can finally be revealed in celebration of the 90th anniversary of the end of that Great War.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is 'The Ideals and Training of a Flying Officer' about? A: This book chronicles the life of Roderick Ward Maclennan, a Canadian pilot during World War I, detailing his training and experiences in the Royal Flying Corps.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The book is authored by 2nd Lieutenant Roderick Ward Maclennan and features insights from renowned historian Chris Goss.
- Q: What is the page count of this book? A: The book contains 104 pages.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: This edition is hardcover, providing durability and a classic look.
- Q: When was this book published? A: The book was published on December 16, 2009.
- Q: What category does this book fall under? A: This book is categorized under Aviation.
- Q: Is this book suitable for collectors? A: Yes, being a hardcover edition and a historical account, it is suitable for collectors interested in aviation history.
- Q: What condition is the book in? A: The book is in new condition.
- Q: Are there any photographs included in the book? A: Yes, the book includes photographs that complement the narrative and provide historical context.
- Q: What makes this book unique? A: The book contains extracts from Maclennan's letters, providing a personal and vivid account of a pilot's life during World War I.