War Flying

"War Flying" by L. F. Hutcheon is a series of letters from World War I, written under the name “Theta,” telling about the experiences of a pilot in the Royal Flying Corps during World War I where he shares his training and active service. The author expresses a mix of youthfulness along with the terrible truths of battle, and it gives a personal look into the everyday life of a pilot during that period. Beginning with “Theta's” initial interest in aviation, the story goes on to show his change from a schoolboy with an interest to a pilot in training. These letters show Theta's happy attitude, his belief when facing danger, and clear displays of wartime aviation, paving the way for a exploration into life in the air and the dangers faced by those who served.