The Phantom Airman

audiobook

The Phantom Airman

by Rowland Walker

EN·~3 hours

Chapters

Description

In the shadow of the Black Forest, a once‑celebrated German flight commander refuses to accept defeat. Haunted by the humiliations of peace, he gathers two fellow aces—one a daring scout, the other a seasoned Gotha pilot—to plot a daring retaliation against the occupying powers. Their meeting in a half‑ruined aerodrome crackles with restless ambition, the air thick with the scent of oil and the promise of danger.

The commander reveals a tightly guarded secret, a plan so bold that it can only succeed if the trio swears an unbreakable oath. Their bond, forged in the fire of aerial combat, now drives them toward a final, perilous venture that could change the course of their lives. Listeners will be drawn into the tense atmosphere of post‑war Europe, feeling the pulse of restless pilots who still hear the roar of engines in their dreams.

Details

Language

en

Duration

~3 hours (220K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Release date

2013-07-20

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

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Rowland Walker

1876–1947

Best known for brisk adventure stories for younger readers, this early 20th-century British writer had a special flair for airships, aviation, and bold journeys into the unknown. His books mix fast-moving action with the period's excitement about new technology and faraway places.

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