Billy Barcroft, R.N.A.S.: A Story of the Great War

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Billy Barcroft, R.N.A.S.: A Story of the Great War

by Percy F. (Percy Francis) Westerman

EN·~8 hours·50 chapters

Chapters

50 total
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By PERCY F. WESTERMAN

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BILLY BARCROFT

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R.N.A.S.

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A STORY OF THE GREAT WAR

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BY

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PERCY F. WESTERMAN

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AUTHOR OF - "A WATCH-DOG OF THE NORTH SEA" - "A SUB. OF THE R.N.R." - ETC. ETC.

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S. W. PARTRIDGE & CO. 4, 5 & 6 SOHO SQUARE, LONDON, W.1

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MADE IN GREAT BRITAIN First Published December, 1917 Reprinted 1928, 1929, 1930

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PREFACE

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Description

Set against the restless waters of the North Sea in October 1914, the story follows young Flight Sub‑Lieutenant Billy Barcroft as he navigates life aboard the converted seaplane carrier Hippodrome. The novel captures the daily grind of patrols, the clatter of destroyer escorts, and the nervous excitement of spotting German batteries on the Belgian coast. Through crisp dialogue and vivid description, listeners get a taste of the tension between daring aerial raids and the ever‑present threat of submarines.

Billy’s reputation as a “glutton for work” earns both admiration and gentle ribbing from his comrades, who watch his daring stunts with a mixture of pride and concern. When a mysterious wreckage blazes across the horizon, the crew is forced to decide whether to chase a phantom ship or stay the course, a choice that tests Barcroft’s courage and the cramped camaraderie of the carrier’s deck. The narrative weaves together the roar of engine‑driven seaplanes, the glare of distant zeppelins, and the silent menace lurking beneath the waves.

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Language

en

Duration

~8 hours (479K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Credits

Produced by R.G.P.M. van Giesen

Release date

2011-02-22

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

Percy F. (Percy Francis) Westerman

Percy F. (Percy Francis) Westerman

1876–1959

A tireless maker of sea-going adventures, he filled shelves with brisk, action-packed stories for young readers. His books drew on a lifelong feel for Portsmouth, ships, and service life, giving even the wildest plots a convincing nautical edge.

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