On a wing and a prayer: the early war in the air

A Distinguished Flying Cross medal group offered at Stroud Auctions (18% buyer’s premium) on November 7-8 underlines the sometimes rudimentary nature of the embyonic early war in the air.

George William Biles (later Bentley) of the Royal Flying Corps was among the first military pilots…

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