Robert Sydney Bowen

Robert Sydney Bowen
Robert Sydney Bowen was an American writer known for his aviation adventure novels, particularly aimed at young readers. He gained prominence with his "Dave Dawson War Adventure" series, set during World War II, and his "Red Randall" series. Before becoming an author, Bowen served as a pilot during World War I and later worked as a journalist and editor for aviation magazines. His books, such as "Dave Dawson with the R.A.F." and "Red Randall at Pearl Harbor," combined his passion for flying with action-packed storytelling.

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CHAPTER ONE Hitler Gives The Order! The first thing Dave Dawson saw when he woke up was the combination clock and calendar on the little table beside his bed. He stared at it sleepy eyed and tried to remember why he had put it where he would see it the very first thing when he opened his eyes. He knew there was some reason, an important one, but for the life of him he couldn't remember. He... more...

CHAPTER ONE The Man in Gray The four-faced clock over the information booth on the Upper Level of the Grand Central Station in New York City showed exactly twenty-five minutes after three. Dave Dawson paused in his restless pacing up and down to look at it for the hundredth time in the last half hour. He glared at it, sighed heavily, and made noises deep in his throat. "Where is that Freddy Farmer... more...

CHAPTER ONE Canceled Orders Stretching out as comfortably as the gear-packed bomb compartment of the Flying Fortress would permit, Dave Dawson lazily unwrapped a bar of semi-sweet chocolate, and bit off a man-sized hunk. "Ub glub dish blub ice," he grunted, and winked at Freddy Farmer, who was sitting on a packing case of spare parts a few feet from him. "Deferenally jice!" The... more...