Fighter Escort

Tales of the RAF #2

by Don Patterson, Mary Parenteau (Editor), Sonny Schug (Illustrator)

Fighter Escort, the second book in a 6 book series "Tales of the RAF". This book tells the continuing adventures of twleve year old Harry Winslow who is growing up during World War II in the English countryside next to an RAF airfield. Captain Dawson and the rest of the 14th Squadron escort a formation of American bombers flying into enemy territory. The RAF pilots are responsible for protecting the Americans on their way to the target, and bringing them home safely! This dangerous mission will test the bravery of everyone involved. Meanwhile,young Harry Winslow "falls" into a dilemma of his own. And like the pilots he must deal with his own bravery and responsibility. Unsure what to do, Harry discovers a confidant in the colorful American, Captain Sam Ross, pilot of the Texas Buckaroo. Join Harry on the airfield when the 14th Squadron's thundering fighter planes fly "Fighter Escort" for their American allies. See how these men risk their lives to protect their ! country, friends, family and their fellow fliers. These are the ordinary people who do extraordinary things. The kinds of things that make them heroes.(46 color & b/w illustrations)

92 pages, Paperback

First published October 12, 1999

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[Hillvan · Rating 4 out of 5]

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