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Sagittarius Rising

By: Cecil Lewis
Narrated by: John Telfer
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Sent to France with the Royal Flying Corps at just 17, and later a member of the famous 56 Squadron, Cecil Lewis was an illustrious and passionate fighter pilot of the First World War, described by Bernard Shaw in 1935 as 'a thinker, a master of words, and a bit of a poet'. In this vivid and spirited account the author evocatively sets his love of the skies and flying against his bitter experience of the horrors of war. We then follow his progress from France and the battlefields of the Somme to his pioneering defence of London against deadly nighttime raids.

©1936 Cecil Lewis (P)2024 Soundings Air Forces Armed Forces Military Military & War World War I World War II
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Great story, drops off a little bit after the war time years but that maybe down to my personal interests

Excellent story about life in the Royal flying core during WW1

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This is a classic. A genuine account of the early flying period. Self deprecating but an author who witnessed several moments in history the like of which will not be repeated.

The authenticity of the author

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An interesting biography of a young man living and growing through the turbulence and aftermath of the first world war. Experiences of life, love and death.

Growing up through the war years

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Like most books on WWI, this one is terrifying, and this is no different. However, I felt it also touched on the gentler side of humanity amid surroundings of death and destruction. To have survived the entire war in these terrifyingly flimsy machines, and to have endured watching so many friends go down in flames—let alone famous aces on both sides—is a window into history that should never be forgotten.

Frightning and yet marvellous

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A good listen, well delivered, transports you to the time of a very brave young man’s life.
Detailed as much as needs to be, rambles a bit when not about flying. I’d like to know what happened to Cecil after his flying is over….

Matter of fact….

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