ROWLAND WALKER
Reading edition
AUTHOR OF "BUCKLE OF SUBMARINE V2," "THE TREASURE
GALLEON," "OSCAR DANBY, V.C." ETC., ETC.
S.W. PARTRIDGE & Co.
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MADE IN GREAT BRITAIN First Published 1917 Frequently reprinted
To THE PILOTS, OBSERVERS AND AIR-MECHANICS OF THE ROYAL FLYING CORPS, THIS STORY OF ADVENTURE AND PERIL IS Dedicated
PREFACE
THE GREAT WAR OF 1914 opened the floodgates of hatred between the nations which took part and this stirring story, written when feelings were at their highest, conveys a true impression of the attitude adopted towards our enemies. No epithet was considered too strong for a German and whilst the narrative thus conveys the real atmosphere and conditions under which the tragic event was fought out it should be borne in mind that the animosities engendered by war are now happily a thing of the past. Therefore, the reader, whilst enjoying to the full this thrilling tale, will do well to remember that old enmities have passed away and that we are now reconciled to the Central Powers who were opposed to us.
CONTENTS
CHAPTER
I. DASTRAL WINS HIS PILOT'S BADGE
II. THE FERRY PILOT
III. OVER THE GERMAN LINES
IV. STRAFING THE BABY-KILLERS
V. A BOMBING RAID
VI. A ZEPPELIN NIGHT
VII. COWDIE, THE "SPARE PART"
VIII. THE RAID ON KRUPPS
IX. THE GIANT WAR-PLANE
X. HIMMELMAN'S LAST FIGHT"
XI. "BLIGHTY"