Barry Blake Of The Flying Fortress

Barry Blake Of The Flying Fortress takes listeners on a thrilling journey through the skies of World War II, where young aviators face the challenges of war and camaraderie. Follow the adventures of Barry Blake, a spirited young pilot determined to serve his country in the American flying corps.

Set against the backdrop of aerial combat, this story captures the excitement and dangers of life in the cockpit. As Barry navigates the complexities of friendship, bravery, and duty, he learns what it truly means to be a hero in the face of adversity.

Written by Gaylord Dubois, this boys' adventure story combines action with themes of loyalty and courage, making it a captivating listen for anyone interested in tales of valor and the spirit of youth during a pivotal time in history.

Chapters

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Chapter 1 Randolph Field	11:15	Read by David Wales
Chapter 2 Two Kinds Of Rats	11:14	Read by David Wales
Chapter 3 Jeep Jitters	10:27	Read by David Wales
Chapter 4 Lieutenant Rip Van Winkle	9:27	Read by David Wales
Chapter 5 Sweet Rosy O'Grady	14:36	Read by David Wales
Chapter 6 Submarines To The Right	11:27	Read by David Wales
Chapter 7 Raid On Rabaul	14:14	Read by David Wales
Chapter 8 Flying Wreckage	15:07	Read by David Wales
Chapter 9 Night Attack	13:18	Read by David Wales
Chapter 10 Hand To Hand	21:07	Read by David Wales
Chapter 11 Lieutenant In White	9:46	Read by David Wales
Chapter 12 New Guinea Gardens	14:11	Read by David Wales
Chapter 13 Mysterious Island	11:04	Read by David Wales
Chapter 14 Dogfighting Fortress	15:32	Read by David Wales
Chapter 15 Slaughter From The Air	28:21	Read by David Wales
Chapter 16 Secret Mission	18:33	Read by David Wales
Chapter 17 Out Of The Fog	18:57	Read by David Wales
Chapter 18 Adrift	17:10	Read by David Wales
Chapter 19 The Catamaran	16:22	Read by David Wales
Chapter 20 Floating Wreckage	17:23	Read by David Wales
Chapter 21 Patched Winds In The Dawn	15:47	Read by David Wales

Reviews

(4 stars)

A LibriVox Listener

A good boys adventure, with typical paternalistic and xenophobic language of its era. Well read.

best book

(5 stars)

Jonah B.

excellent book well read

A good adventure romp

(4 stars)

Akku

The story is a straightforward tale, it’s easy listening. Some listeners may find the language and descriptions of the non-white characters unpalatable, but I guess it’s an authentic voice of how it would have been back then. The reader seems to get as excited as the characters as he sometimes runs out of breath! It’s a fun story, war is a big adventure for brave boys and all that. Simpler times. Nostalgic

Good World war II story.

(5 stars)

bahamajohn08

In the very beginning they did a good job of flushing out the characters. You got to know each one and their flaws. The storyline continued linear and was quite compelling. there were a few holes in progression but there were nothing to be concerned about. All in all it wrapped up pretty good and I feel that I was not cheated.