High Adventure
By Group Captain A.H. Cobby
Published by Robertson & Mullens: Melbourne 1942 1st Edition
"High Adventure is the wartime memoir of Group Captain Arthur Henry Cobby, one of Australia's most celebrated First World War airmen, offering a vivid first-hand account of aerial combat, leadership, and the rapidly evolving nature of air warfare. Written with clarity and restraint, the book recounts Cobby's experiences as a fighter pilot and commander, capturing both the exhilaration and the grim realities of service in the air during the Great War. His narrative balances personal recollection with broader reflections on courage, discipline, and the responsibilities borne by those who led men into combat, while also conveying the spirit of an era when military aviation was still in its daring, formative years.
Published in Melbourne in 1942 by Robertson & Mullens, at a time when Australia was again deeply engaged in global conflict, High Adventure was intended to inspire as well as to record, linking the exploits of the First World War generation to the challenges faced in the Second. Illustrated with photographs and drawings, the volume stands as both a historical document and a personal testament to the character of one of the R.A.A.F.'s most distinguished figures. This first edition would appeal particularly to collectors of Australian military history, aviation enthusiasts, and readers interested in memoirs of the early age of air combat."
Light wear to covers and spine. Pages clean and well presented. An excellent copy in good condition overall. Please study photos to further understand condition.
Size 19cm x 13cm x 2cm - 203 Pages
