Albert Ball VC: The Story of the 1st World War Ace

As one of the very first aces in the very first air combat war, the daring exploits of pilot Albert Ball in the 1st World War caught the public imagination like no other. He became possibly the first 'celebrity' ace and almost every other pilot competed to equal or surpass his mounting score of 'kills'.

Albert Ball acquired his wings in the Royal Flying Corps in January 1916 and was first posted to France in February of that year. He joined No 13 squadron and for a six—week period in March 1...