Dancing in the Sky is the first complete telling of the First World
War fighter pilot training initiative established by the British in
response to the terrible losses occurring in the skies over Europe in
1916. This program, up and running in under six months despite enormous
obstacles, launched Canada into the age of flight ahead of the United
States.
The results enabled the Allies to regain control of the skies and
eventually win the war, but at a terrible price. Flying was in its
infancy and pilot training primitive. This is the story of the talented
and courageous men and women who made the training program a success,
complete with the romance, tragedy, humour, and pathos that accompany an
account of such heroic proportions. A valuable addition to Canada's
military history, this book will appeal to all who enjoy an exceptional
adventure story embedded in Canada's past.