02377cam a22003373u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000320011324500110014526400510015630000470020733600260025433700260028033800360030650000310034250800300037352013590040353400800176265300210184265300260186365300310188985600570192085600430197799900190202073505UtSlPG20260610134712.0mcr n260607r20241927utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aPS1 aBurtis, Thomson,d1896-197110aSalute 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2024  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2024-04-30  aRoger Frank and Sue Clark  a"Salute" by Thomson Burtis is a novel written during the early 20th century, likely around the 1920s. The narrative follows the lives of the flyers in the Army Air Service, specifically highlighting the experiences of Lieutenant Percival Enoch O’Reilly and his complicated relationship with Lieutenant Ralph Kennedy. The story delves into themes of camaraderie, ethical dilemmas, and the complexities of human nature as it reflects on the darker side of motivation and personal redemption.  The plot centers on Enoch O'Reilly, who grapples with the arrival of Ralph Kennedy, a man from his past tied to criminal activities and potential blackmail. As O'Reilly tries to navigate his mixed feelings about Kennedy while being drawn into his chaotic life, their interconnected stories unfold against the backdrop of the military's air service operations. Tensions rise as Kennedy’s charm threatens to complicate matters with O'Reilly's friendship with Shirley Curran, and a series of events ultimately lead to a climactic moment during a perilous flight that tests the bonds of loyalty and bravery. Burtis crafts a multifaceted narrative that examines redemption, sacrifice, and the unpredictable nature of human relationships, culminating in a dramatic conclusion that encapsulates both tragedy and heroism. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  pOriginally published:cNew York, NY: The Butterick Publishing Company, 1927  aTexas -- Fiction  aAir pilots -- Fiction  aLaw enforcement -- Fiction4 uhttps://archive.org/details/AdventureV064N041927110140uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/73505  c114230d114230