Barry Blake of the Flying Fortress

Published in 1943, 'Barry Blake of the Flying Fortress' by Gaylord Du Bois follows the journey of Barry Blake and his friend Chick Enders as they train to become military pilots during World War II. Set at Randolph Field, the novel explores their challenges with military discipline, camaraderie, and the pressures of flight training. As they prepare for aerial combat, the story highlights themes of friendship and resilience in the face of adversity, making it a notable work in juvenile fiction about the B-17 bomber and aerial operations during the war.