L'Aviateur Pégoud
~The Story of France's Pioneer Acrobatic Pilot & First Flying Ace~
The first pilot to leap from his own aeroplane with a parachute, the first to soar upside down, creator of aerial acrobatics and the first air ace. Adolphe Pégoud’s career established flying as a dangerous and thrilling occupation.
In 1913 he performed for hundreds of thousands of amazed spectators across Europe, turning dramatic loops and spins never before seen from the fragile aircraft the era. When the First World War began Pégoud turned his talents to battling enemy aeroplanes at the dawn of air combat.
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L'Aviateur Pégoud~The Story of France's Pioneer Acrobatic Pilot & First Flying Ace~By Dereck Van Wickel, 120 pgs, published by Rupprect TM Press, Chicago, IL USA, copyright 2012. Available now for $35.00 plus $4 domestic shipping & handling, Paypal & personal checks accepted. International purchasers please e mail for shipping rates. Please allow two weeks for delivery. Orders and inquiries can be sent to; RupprechtTM@gmail.com
