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

    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.
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherPen and Sword
    Release dateJun 30, 2016
    ISBN9781473866867
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    Camel Combat Ace: The Great War Flying Career of Edwin Swale CBE OBE DFC*

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    • 5/5
      Brilliant. Lots of real data, for a change. Can't beat a good Derbyshire lad, although he is a 'Midlander' from 'Chessy' and I am a Northerner from near the Yorkshire border. The North/Midlands divide actually runs through Chesterfield.