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Chalmers' Journey
‘Chalmers’ Journey’ is the prequel to ‘Chalmers’ War’. This is the story of Jonnie Chalmers as he goes from teacher to fighter pilot during ‘The Great War’. He falls in love with the idea of flying, just as his brother did. But not only does Jonnie love to fly, but he also wants to do his duty for 'King and Country' and contribute towards the war effort.
As a school teacher, Jonnie had never contemplated going off to war, this was because teachers were protected against conscription, this being the importance of education. After having savoured the fun of flying, he wants to taste active service and bask in all its glory. Along the way he experiences many obstacles, for which he has to overcome if he wants to be a part of the Royal Flying Corps. There are personal battles to be won and flying instructors to impress during the months of strenuous training.
Freddie, Jonnie's brother, hatches a plan to help with Jonnie's flying training. He recalls a favour which is owed to him by a Royal Flying Corps Captain who has returned home injured through active duty in France.
Jonnie's training, both as a cadet and as a probationary 2nd Lieutenant, see’s many opportunities for him to prove his worth as a pilot and as a Junior Officer. Jonnie does what comes naturally and starts to motivate himself and those around him, always giving a maximum effort to achieve the task in hand.
As a school teacher, Jonnie had never contemplated going off to war, this was because teachers were protected against conscription, this being the importance of education. After having savoured the fun of flying, he wants to taste active service and bask in all its glory. Along the way he experiences many obstacles, for which he has to overcome if he wants to be a part of the Royal Flying Corps. There are personal battles to be won and flying instructors to impress during the months of strenuous training.
Freddie, Jonnie's brother, hatches a plan to help with Jonnie's flying training. He recalls a favour which is owed to him by a Royal Flying Corps Captain who has returned home injured through active duty in France.
Jonnie's training, both as a cadet and as a probationary 2nd Lieutenant, see’s many opportunities for him to prove his worth as a pilot and as a Junior Officer. Jonnie does what comes naturally and starts to motivate himself and those around him, always giving a maximum effort to achieve the task in hand.
278 pages, Kindle Edition
Published April 15, 2017
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