Mr. Adams, the author of this flying series for boys is an experiencedaviator and has had many thrilling adventures in the air--both as amember of the famous Lafayette Escadrille in the World War and inthe United States Naval Aviation Service flying with the squadronspatrolling the Atlantic Coast. His stories reveal not only his abilityto tell daring and exciting air episodes but also his first handknowledge of modern aeroplanes and the marvelous technical improvementswhich have been made in the past few years. Andy Lane flies the latestand most highly developed machines in the field of aviation.
FIFTEEN DAYS IN THE AIR
Andy refuels his ship in the air and sets a new endurance record.
OVER THE POLAR ICE
In a giant flying boat Andy beats his enemy in a dash to the South Pole.
RACING ROUND THE WORLD
In a series of thrilling flights Andy wins an air dash around the globeto win a $100,000 prize.
THE RUNAWAY AIRSHIP
Through foggy skies Andy Lane brings back the world’s greatestpassenger carrying dirigible, blown away on the wings of a storm.
PIRATES OF THE AIR
Andy Lane pilots the giant passenger plane Apex No. 4 across theAtlantic in the face of almost overwhelming odds.
ON THE WINGS OF FLAME
Andy makes a forced landing in the South American jungle in the dead ofnight and has thrilling experiences with the natives.
THE FLYING WINDMILL
Andy Lane and his restless crew take off in a monster autogyro insearch of pirate treasure.