A Flying Fighter – WWI Aviation Memoir – Lieut. R.E.M. Roberts RFC – Illustrated For Sale

📘 A Flying Fighter: An American Above the Lines in France
Lieut. R. E. M. Roberts, R.F.C. – Illustrated – WWI Aviation Memoir
Offered here is A Flying Fighter: An American Above the Lines in France, a firsthand World War I aviation memoir by Lieutenant R. E. M. Roberts, Royal Flying Corps, published by Harper & Brothers (New York and London).
This compelling narrative documents early aerial combat during the Great War, written by an American serving with British forces at a time when military aviation was still in its infancy. The book includes illustrations and photographic plates, capturing the dangers and realities of air combat over France.
Ownership Signature
Signed by a previous owner, W. L. Lundquist.
No documented connection between the signer and the author, pilots, or events described in the book has been established. The signature is presented strictly as an ownership mark, adding period character without speculative attribution.
Physical Description
Hardcover, original publisher’s cloth
Illustrated with photographic plates (as issued)
Publisher: Harper & Brothers
Location: New York and London
Early 20th-century publication
Complete text and illustrations
Condition
Binding is intact and functional
Cloth shows age-appropriate wear
Pages show toning and light spotting consistent with age
Illustrations present and intact
No loose or missing pages observed
Please review all photos carefully, as they form part of the condition description.
Why This Book Matters
A Flying Fighter is a classic example of WWI aviation literature, offering a personal perspective on the earliest days of fighter combat. These memoirs were widely read by later generations of pilots and aviation enthusiasts and remain an important part of military and aviation history collections.
Ideal for collectors of:
World War I history
Early aviation and air combat
Military memoirs
Royal Flying Corps material