The Banner Boy Scouts in the Air

"The Banner Boy Scouts in the Air" by George A. Warren is an adventure story for young readers that takes place in the late 1930s. It tells about Paul Morrison, Jack Stormways, and their friends, who are all Boy Scouts, and their intense interest in airplanes which starts after they visit a brand new airport. The book shows the boys as they dream of becoming pilots and having exciting adventures high in the sky, focusing on ideas like courage, friendship, and going on new explorations. Early in the story, Paul and Jack are very excited to go to the airport, meet Major McCarthy, and look at the planes. They even get to sit in a real airplane and learn about how it works. This experience makes them even more excited about flying, and they share their enthusiasm with their friends. Together, they make a plan to take flying lessons and imagine all the amazing things they will do with airplanes in the future, which leads to exciting times and challenges they face together.