Biggles of the Fighter Squadron (Biggles, 1)

Biggles of the Fighter Squadron (Biggles, 1)

by WEJohns (Author)

Synopsis

PERIL IN THE SKIES! Well into the later stages of the First World War, Biggles and his fellow flyers are struggling to maintain supremacy over the enemy pilots determined to shoot them down. In this game of cunning, they must use all their wit and skill to stay ahead of the fight against the German air force but will Biggles' daring and bold schemes keep them alive in such treacherous skies? Join cult hero and flying ace, Squadron Leader James Bigglesworth on another action packed adventure!

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More Information

Format: Paperback
Pages: 320
Publisher: Red Fox
Published: 27 Feb 2014

ISBN 10: 1782950281
ISBN 13: 9781782950288
Children’s book age: 9-11 Years
Book Overview: Reissued with a stunning new cover, this is the perfect introduction to this classic adventure series for new readers.

Author Bio
Captain W. E. Johns was born in Hertfordshire in 1893. He flew with the Royal Flying Corps in the First World War and made a daring escape from a German prison camp in 1918. Between the wars he edited Flying and Popular Flying and became a writer for the Ministry of Defence. The First Biggles story, Biggles the Camels are Coming was published in 1932, and W. E. Johns went on to write a staggering 102 Biggles titles before his death in 1968.