Rockwood, Roy creator text utu 2015 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "Dave Dashaway, Air Champion; Or, Wizard Work in the Clouds" by Roy Rockwood is a novel written in the early 20th century. This adventure story centers around the young aviator Dave Dashaway, who is passionate about aviation and seeks to secure his prominence in the field. He, along with his enthusiastic friend Hiram, prepares for a significant international aviation contest that promises fame and fortune, all while navigating challenges and adversaries who seek to thwart his success. The opening portion of the story introduces readers to Dave Dashaway and his friend Hiram as they discuss an upcoming Grand International Aviation Contest. While Dave is initially hesitant to enter, Hiram's excitement and encouragement push him to consider the opportunity. Their conversation is interrupted by the arrival of a suspicious Englishman, Lieutenant Mortimer, who tries to recruit Dave for a secret mission. Shortly after this encounter, an explosion occurs in their hangar, hinting at potential sabotage, which adds tension to their preparations for the contest. The narrative sets the stage for thrilling events, showcasing Dave's skills, the challenges he will face from rivals, and the underlying mystery of the forces working against him. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 2015-04-06 Produced by Stephen Hutcheson, Rick Morris and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net Original publication data not identified Detective and mystery stories Air pilots -- Juvenile fiction Airplanes -- Piloting -- Juvenile fiction Aeronautics -- Juvenile fiction PZ Original publication data not identified https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/48655 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/48655 UtSlPG 260607 20260610134122.0 48655