Flying Circus Takes to the Skies

"Flying Circus is well-written and structurally sound. Each story flows smoothly and seamlessly into the next. The book's pacing is nimble and the style is friendly and upbeat. It's fresh, funny, and original.A second Aeroplane Adventures book is in the works. I'd book my "flight" now 'cos this one's goin' places. Fast!" (Reedsy Discovery Editorial Review)

The aerial adventures of four aeroplanes: Tom the F-14 Tomcat, Woody the wooden biplane, Spif the Spitfire and Vul the Avro-Vulcan. They fly important missions facing technical and personal challenges. The adventures are funny, exciting and informative.Combining the wonders of aviation with friendship, kindness, and teamwork.Tom the F-14 Tomcat has a need for speed. Convinced he's only valued for his ability to break the sound barrier, the mighty fighter jet is determined to win a race to Australia to keep the airshow alive. But when a rival F-15 Eagle tricks him into skipping refueling, the supersonic plane fears he's let everyone down as his tanks run empty. Can Tom get help from his talented friends and finish the contest before it's too late? We land with the Tomcat on the pitching deck of an aircraft carrier while Woody, the little biplane, finds he has some remarkable abilities that earn Tom's respect. Will Woody succeed in transporting a tiny passenger without losing face? But wait, what's that terrible smell? Can Vul rescue a six-engined giant who desperately needs help to get home? With his lonely backstory, having been shut in a hangar deemed unfit to fly, the Vulcan is determined to prevent an Antonov with a faulty landing gear from experiencing the same fate. And the Spitfire's leadership skills are exceptional as expected of a flying ace. With a keen sense of protocol, he is experienced and knowledgeable, but to his consternation, he has to transport a passenger who is oblivious to his importance. (His elliptical wings are described in a useful section at the back of the books entitled In and Out of the Cockpit, an A-Z of aviation information.) Flying Circus Takes to the Skies is a collection stories from the Aeroplane Adventure series centering around four true-to-life aeroplanes, exciting action, and important themes of self-esteem, patience and friendship. Illustrated with line drawings by the highly esteemed aviation illustrator Tim O'Brien.