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It surveys aviation's rapid wartime development, describing aircraft types, pilot training, and the physical and psychological demands on service airmen. Practical guidance and technical descriptions cover seaplanes, airships, reconnaissance and combat tactics, while a substantial diary-like section recounts frontline incidents, raids, and aerial engagements. Anecdotes illustrate hazard, courage, and everyday routines, and closing chapters consider legal, tactical, and technological issues and prospects for postwar aviation.

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Edgar Charles Middleton

Edgar Charles Middleton was an author known for his contributions to literature on aviation. His notable work, "The Way of the Air: A Description of Modern Aviation," explores the advancements and significance of aviation in the early 20th century. Through his writing, Middleton aimed to inform and inspire readers about the transformative impact of flight technology on society. His insights reflect a period of rapid innovation and fascination with the possibilities of air travel.

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