1941*1st* War in the Air: September 1939 to May 1941 by David Garnett, published by Chatto & Windus

Good book in good condition with photos 

War in the Air: September 1939 to May 1941 by David Garnett, published by Chatto & Windus in 1941, is a nonfiction work chronicling the early stages of World War II from the perspective of aerial warfare. Garnett, a British writer and member of the Bloomsbury Group, documents the intense and rapid development of air strategies, battles, and technology during a critical period of the war, particularly as they relate to Britain’s struggle against Germany’s Luftwaffe.

The book captures the experience of aerial combat, the tactical evolution of air raids, and the resilience of the British Royal Air Force (RAF) in defending Britain during pivotal moments like the Battle of Britain. Garnett’s narrative provides both detailed descriptions of the technical aspects of war in the air and insight into the psychological toll on the pilots and citizens affected by bombings.

War in the Air serves not only as a historical record but also as a work reflecting the urgency and uncertainty of the wartime atmosphere, as Garnett was writing in the midst of the events he described. His account provides a contemporary lens on World War II, giving readers a sense of immediacy and emotional impact alongside the historical detail.