The Air Raider: Or Winning The Gold And Silver Chevron (1920)

By Thomas Drayton Parker

Book Overview

The Air Raider: Or Winning The Gold And Silver Chevron is a novel written by Thomas Drayton Parker and first published in 1920. The story follows the adventures of a young man named Jack Hampton, who dreams of becoming a pilot and joining the United States Army Air Service during World War I. Despite facing many challenges, including a disapproving father and a rival for the affections of a young woman, Jack perseveres and eventually earns his wings.Once in the air, Jack proves himself to be a skilled and daring pilot, participating in a number of dangerous missions against the German enemy. Along the way, he also learns valuable lessons about leadership, courage, and sacrifice.The novel is a thrilling adventure story that captures the excitement and danger of early aviation. It also provides a fascinating glimpse into the history of the United States Air Service and the role it played in World War I. With its vivid descriptions of aerial combat and its inspiring message of perseverance and bravery, The Air Raider is a classic tale of heroism and adventure that will appeal to readers of all ages.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1166991938
• ISBN13: 9781166991937
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 296 Pages
• Weight: 0.88 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"