02121cam a22003133u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000530011324500310016626400510019730000470024833600260029533700260032133800360034750000310038350800360041452012030045053400450165365300160169865300330171485600430174799900170179046117UtSlPG20260610134047.0mcr n260607r2014||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aPZ1 aWesterman, Percy F.q(Percy Francis),d1876-195914aThe Dreadnought of the Air 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2014  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2014-06-27  aProduced by R.G.P.M. van Giesen  a"“The Dreadnought of the Air” by Percy F. Westerman is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story centers around Sub-Lieutenant Basil Dacres, a young naval officer who finds himself embroiled in a series of adventures involving a mysterious airship. The book combines elements of naval fiction with emerging aviation themes, showcasing Dacres’ journey and interactions against the backdrop of military life and intrigue."  "At the start of the narrative, we are introduced to Dacres, a spirited young officer aboard H.M.S. "Royal Oak" moored near Singapore. His demeanor is light-hearted, characterized by practical jokes, but he faces serious repercussions after a prank that leads to his resignation from the Navy. As Dacres departs his ship and grapples with his uncertain future, he becomes intrigued by reports of a peculiar airship that seems to have eluded detection across various cities in England. The chapter sets the stage for the unfolding mystery and adventure surrounding Dacres as he navigates not only the challenges of his dismissal but also the thrilling possibility of engaging with the enigmatic world of airships." (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aWar stories  aAirships -- Juvenile fiction40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/46117  c86956d86956