Flying for France: With the American Escadrille at Verdun

Flying for France: With the American Escadrille at Verdun, published in 1917 by James R. McConnell, is a historical account of American volunteer pilots who joined the French aviation service during World War I. The book focuses on the Lafayette Escadrille and their experiences in aerial combat at the Battle of Verdun. McConnell, a former ambulance driver, shares his transition to fighter pilot, highlighting the valor, camaraderie, and motivations of these pilots as they faced the realities of war. This work includes original photographs, offering a vivid portrayal of the challenges and dangers encountered in aerial warfare.