Grid: The Life & Times of First World War Fighter Ace Keith Caldwell

This gripping biography of Air Commodore Keith (Grid) Logan Caldwell CBE, MC,DFC & Bar, Croix de Guerre, tells the story of his remarkable exploits during theFirst World War, by the end of which he was the leader of the revered 74 - Tiger- Squadron, personally credited with the destruction or downing of 25 enemyaircraft.Written by a leading military historian, Grid details Caldwell's journey from earlyflight training in Auckland to his death-defying sorties over enemy lines on theWestern Front. It also details his pivotal interwar and Second World War roles,including his hand in advancing the Royal New Zealand Air Force.A hero, leader and man of great courage by any measure, this book is the firstever biography of an extraordinary airman and New Zealander.