Tom Slade With The Flying Corps: A Campfire Tale is a novel written by Percy Keese Fitzhugh and first published in 1919. The book follows the adventures of Tom Slade, a young boy who joins the Royal Flying Corps during World War I. Tom is initially rejected from the army due to his age, but he is determined to serve his country and eventually finds a way to join the Flying Corps. He quickly proves himself to be a skilled and brave pilot, and he participates in several dangerous missions over enemy lines. Along the way, Tom ...
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Tom Slade With The Flying Corps: A Campfire Tale is a novel written by Percy Keese Fitzhugh and first published in 1919. The book follows the adventures of Tom Slade, a young boy who joins the Royal Flying Corps during World War I. Tom is initially rejected from the army due to his age, but he is determined to serve his country and eventually finds a way to join the Flying Corps. He quickly proves himself to be a skilled and brave pilot, and he participates in several dangerous missions over enemy lines. Along the way, Tom makes many friends and faces many challenges. He must learn to navigate the complex world of military hierarchy and deal with the constant danger of flying in combat. He also learns about the importance of teamwork and develops a strong sense of loyalty to his fellow soldiers. Despite the serious subject matter, the book also contains moments of humor and lightheartedness. The story is told in a campfire tale style, with Tom recounting his adventures to his friends around a fire. Overall, Tom Slade With The Flying Corps: A Campfire Tale is a thrilling and engaging novel that offers a unique perspective on the experience of World War I. It is a great read for anyone interested in aviation, military history, or adventure stories.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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