Sir Walter Raleigh and the Air History: A Personal Recollection

"Sir Walter Raleigh and the Air History: A Personal Recollection" by H. A. Jones is a historical narrative from the time between the World Wars, focusing on Sir Walter Raleigh's mission to record the Royal Air Force's history during World War I. Jones recounts Raleigh's experiences capturing the rise of the air service amid the battles of the time. The book follows Raleigh as he tackles the challenges of creating an official Air Force history, noting the changes in technology and sharing stories of the young pilots in combat. Accounts of Raleigh's trips to France, his conversations with pilots, and his struggles with official documents are shared throughout the book. Jones shows Raleigh's commitment and paints a picture of how air warfare changed, showing the bravery of those involved, thus creating a story that is both in memory of the Air Force and also about the human spirit during conflict.