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What Was Life Like for a British WW1 Pilot Experiencing the Forefront of Flight?

Wars of The World·Hit The Lights·23 July 2026·25 min

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Send us Fan MailThe early morning sun is already arching its way into the sky as you step across the field in northern France which has been made damp by the morning dew, leaving your boots squeaking underfoot as you walk with your observer out to your plane. You have been assigned to fly the Royal Aircraft Factory B.E.2. the mainstay of the Royal Flying Corps, the air arm of the British Army in August 1914. In today's episode of Wars of the World, we put you in the shoes of a British pilot during WW1.  🎶🎶 All music from CO.AG https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcav...​ Narrated by: William Earl Written & Researched by: Harry Palmer History Should Never Be Forgotten...Support the show Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices