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Antigone Kamberou presents her first book entitled “Dimitrios Kamberos, The Trekokameros, the life of the first Greek military aviator”. After a four-year investigation into Aviation Records, reading the books of old aviators and listening to the narratives of people who lived and loved him, he collected material to write a historical narrative. It was a composite “journey” because he tried to marry historiography with fiction, giving literary tones as he embraced narration with two narrators. The narrator in the third person who portrays a more distant glance at the events and the narrator “As a Camber” that gives a more emotional load with its dynamic character.

Dimitrios Camperos (1883-1942) re-stays with the wings of this book. He was the first military aviator; a legend for his achievements in both war and peace. His only “madness” was his contempt for his danger and his craving to conquer the ethers.With enthusiasm and boldness, the “Crazy-Camper” broke the records of his era. Thanks to its risky acrobatics in the air and the daring flights that caught the breath of the enchanted crowd, it was left in the story with the expression “crazy camel” that we are still using today to call an unstoppable and fearless.

The Piraeus Aviator turned the first military plane into a seaplane in 1912, crashing the world speed record on the Hydra-Faliro route. In the First Balkan War, he carried out identification flights over the enemy by dropping bombs by turning it into a bomber. Dangerous acrobatics signaled his unruly character, his tireless spirit, his hard work, and his source of humor. It sounds like life on this “wire-rod”. Man and airplane became one and broke the ethers causing admiration and awe! They appreciated him and admired him for his dedication to the task. It remains alive in the hearts of many Greeks and reminds us of the brave soul of the Greek even in difficult times …

The book is 312 pages with rich anecdotal photographic material and is available from the author at the price of 12 euros. For more information, contact her at 210 8951474 and 6977072211 or at: antkambe@gmail.com