The Air Patrol: A Story of the North-west Frontier

"The Air Patrol: A Story of the North-west Frontier" by Herbert Strang is an adventure story that explores a dangerous area in Northern India during a time when airplanes began to be used in war. The story follows the Appleton brothers, Robert and Lawrence, as they travel to the mountains to see their uncle's mining operation. However, they quickly find themselves mixed up in a conflict between the British, local tribes, and possible Russian invaders. The story kicks off to a thrilling start with the Appleton brothers traveling with Major Endicott to negotiate a peace when they are ambushed by hill-men. The brothers must learn how to be brave and how to become leaders as they face increasingly dangerous challenges in this action-packed novel.