"Burton of the Flying Corps" by Herbert Strang is an early 20th-century adventure about Ted Burton, a brave young pilot thrust into a world of spies and secrets during wartime when his friend, Dr. Micklewright, creates a powerful explosive. The story kicks off with Burton sensing trouble when delivering materials for Micklewright's experiments, only to find his friend has been attacked, and the formula might be stolen. Now, Burton must navigate a dangerous web of enemy agents to protect his friend's invention, leading to a thrilling tale of British air warfare and intelligence.
Burton of the Flying Corps
By Herbert Strang
A young pilot finds himself in a high-flying chase to protect a powerful explosive from falling into the wrong hands after his friend is attacked.
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Herbert Strang was the pseudonym of two English authors, George Herbert Ely (1866–1958) and Charles James L'Estrange (1867–1947). They specialized in writing adventure stories for boys, both historical and modern-day.
Herbert Strang was the pseudonym of two English authors, George Herbert Ely (1866–1958) and Charles James L'Estrange (1867–1947). They specialized in writing adventure stories for boys, both historical and modern-day.
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