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100 1 _aWesterman, Percy F.
_q(Percy Francis),
_d1876-1959
245 1 0 _aBilly Barcroft, R.N.A.S.: A Story of the Great War
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2011
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2011-02-22
508 _aProduced by R.G.P.M. van Giesen
520 _a"Billy Barcroft, R.N.A.S.: A Story of the Great War" by Percy F. Westerman is a historical novel likely written in the early 20th century. The story centers on a young flight-sub-lieutenant named Billy Barcroft, who serves in the Royal Naval Air Service during World War I. The narrative dives into the battles in the air and sea, capturing the thrilling exploits and dangers faced by airmen of the time. At the start of the story, we are introduced to the backdrop of the North Sea, where Billy and his fellow aviators conduct operations against German forces. Tension builds as they await the return of one of their planes after a bombing raid. Billy's audacity draws attention as he joyridingly targets German officers in motor convoys. As events unfold, a raid by a German aircraft prompts a swift response from the British airmen, setting off an intense aerial duel. This gripping opening showcases not only the heroes' camaraderie and courage but also introduces the immediate stakes of warfare faced by those involved. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aWorld War, 1914-1918 -- Aerial operations -- Juvenile fiction
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/35362
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