Air Service Boys Flying for Victory; Or, Bombing the Last German Stronghold
by OpenStories
Original author: Charles Amory Beach
"Air Service Boys Flying for Victory; Or, Bombing the Last German Stronghold" by Charles Amory Beach is a novel likely written in the early 20th century, during or just after World War I. The book follows the adventures of two young American air pilots, Tom Raymond and Jack Parmly, as they engage in aerial battles and daring missions against German forces. The narrative is steeped in the intense atmosphere of the war, capturing the bravery and camaraderie of the protagonists as they face life-threatening challenges. The opening of the story sets the stage in the fall of 1918, as Tom and Jack await their signal to take off and join the fight over the Argonne Forest—a crucial battleground. The boys are filled with excitement and tension as they discuss the dangers of aerial combat, and the reader is introduced to their personalities and motivations. As they ascend into the skies, the drama intensifies, showcasing Tom's close call with engine failure and their encounters with enemy planes. The camaraderie between the friends is palpable, and the stakes are raised as they navigate the dangers of their high-flying duties amidst the chaos of World War I.
Air Service Boys Flying for Victory; Or, Bombing the Last German Stronghold, by Charles Amory Beach. Republished by OpenStories from Project Gutenberg eBook #25997.
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25 Chapters
- 1.Chapter I: In Action Over the Argonne1,434 words
- 2.Chapter II: Yankee Pluck1,736 words
- 3.Chapter III: Jack's Strange Find2,318 words
- 4.Chapter IV: The Story of the Lorraine Waif1,835 words
- 5.Chapter V: A Red Cross Nurse2,193 words
- 6.Chapter VI: Cleaning Out Machine-Gun Nests2,094 words
- 7.Chapter VII: "mopping 'em Up!"2,028 words
- 8.Chapter VIII: In the Red Triangle Hut2,528 words
- 9.Chapter IX: The Night Raid1,236 words
- 10.Chapter X: A Surprise for Jack1,599 words
- 11.Chapter XI: The Prowlers2,071 words
- 12.Chapter XII: A Lively Chase2,278 words
- 13.Chapter XIII: The Winning of the Argonne2,320 words
- 14.Chapter XIV: Selected for Special Duty1,418 words
- 15.Chapter XV: Over the Enemy's Lines1,627 words
- 16.Chapter XVI: Blotting Out Hun Headquarters1,586 words
- 17.Chapter XVII: Flying for Victory1,426 words
- 18.Chapter XVIII: Favored by Fortune1,849 words
- 19.Chapter XIX: Tom Leads the Way1,667 words
- 20.Chapter XX: Borrowed Goods1,647 words
- 21.Chapter XXI: At the Old Chateau1,665 words
- 22.Chapter XXII: Invading the Tiger's Den1,605 words
- 23.Chapter XXIII: The Only Way1,637 words
- 24.Chapter XXIV: Tom Keeps His Word2,069 words
- 25.Chapter XXV: Peace in Sight--Conclusion1,372 words