Dave Dawson with the Air Corps

"Dave Dawson with the Air Corps" by R. Sidney Bowen is a fictional novel likely written in the early 1940s. It features young airmen, Dave Dawson and Freddy Farmer, who are on leave during World War II, but their instincts tell them that trouble awaits. As the story unfolds, they quickly find themselves embroiled in a mission involving a downed pilot and a mysterious enemy agent known as Seven-Eleven, whose activities pose a significant threat. The opening portion of the novel starts with Dawson and Farmer enjoying some time off at Laguna Beach when they sense a looming call back to duty. Their carefree day is interrupted by the discovery of an injured pilot from a crashed Air Corps plane, whom they realize has important information related to their covert operations against the enemy. As they grapple with the urgency of his message, it becomes clear that they are up against a highly dangerous and elusive adversary. A mixture of humor and camaraderie between the two leads adds an engaging element to the plot as they navigate the challenges ahead, setting the stage for the thrilling and suspenseful journey that lies in wait.