Then luck came in

By Andrew A. (Andrew Augustine) Caffrey

(3.5 stars) • 10 reviews

Amidst the chaos of war, a grounded soldier yearns to soar, but fate deals a cruel hand, trading his dreams of flight for the wrench of duty and a front-row seat to heartbreaking tragedy.

Genres

Literature Fiction

Released

2024-05-03

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Summary

"Then Luck Came In" by Andrew A. Caffrey is a story set in the Army Air Service during wartime, where a sergeant with a burning desire to fly faces constant setbacks beyond his control. The narrative shows the sergeant's journey through his military career, being known for fixing planes instead of flying them. Even though he longs to be a pilot, he trains cadets and keeps planes running, watching others live out his dreams. Hope sparks when he finally gets a chance to fly, but it's quickly taken away by a cadet. The story reaches a turning point with a tragic event, highlighting the tough truths of wartime aviation when a pilot's fate comes to a crushing end, leaving the sergeant to grapple with his broken dreams and the mixed feelings of his time in the service.