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The Air War in WW1 – with Josh Levine
Josh Levine
In the second of our special interviews for the War in the Air series, we are joined by historian and broadcaster Josh Levine to discuss the War in the Air in WW1, based on his best-selling book ‘On A Wing and A Prayer’.
This conversation explores the evolution of aerial warfare during the First World War, focusing on the Royal Flying Corps and the significant changes in combat tactics, technology, and the psychological impact on pilots. Historian Joshua Levine discusses the early days of aviation, the transition from reconnaissance to combat, the culture of fighter pilots, and the lasting legacy of these developments in modern warfare.
You can buy Josh’s book via our Amazon Affiliate link: On A Wing and A Prayer and the later edition Fighter Heroes of WW1.
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I always enjoy listening to Josh talk. He’s very knowledgeable and so enthusiastic; just wind him up and let him go! It’s difficult to say one podcast edition is better than another as they’re on such varied subjects, and each is informative and entertaining, but this one was great. Thanks Paul.
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I’m glad you enjoyed it, because it was an absolute pleasure to record it!
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Great episode. It was interesting to hear that groundcrew were as quirky as well as the aircrew!
Many years ago, in the late 80s I think, I read somewhere that a descendant of von Richthofen, a great nephew or great great nephew, when it came to competing his national service, refused to serve in the air force (or any of the armed forces), instead opting to work in a hospital for two years. Apparently he felt dogged by his famous relatives’ reputation and wanted nothing to do with him. I wonder what great uncle Manfred would have thought? !!
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Thanks, Stephen!
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