Miracles and Providence Move Pat O’Brien to Write
Pat O’Brien of Momence Illinois reflects on miraculous escapes during wartime and credits Providence for his survival after escaping from Belgium. He hopes the book inspires others facing hopeless situations and thanks Dutch citizens who aided him. He expresses sympathy for imprisoned German war prisoners and longs to revisit scenes of his adventure after the war ends.
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Holland
Belgium
Germany
I. Voor
Pat O'Brien
Momence
Ill
Canada
Meganic
Europe
Folly of Despair and a Flying Scout’s Escape
A World War I airman recounts eighteen Royal Flying Corps officers sailing in 1917, most falling to the war, with one survivor detailing the journey, battles, and the resolve to press on. He recalls his own rescue from despair, early flight training in Canada, and arrival at a French front squadron. He notes the high casualty rate and his fellow pilots’ fates while promising to tell further details in time.
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Nberty
Royallying Corps
Canada
England
Meganic
Alles
K. F.C
France
N. K. Boysen
Germany
Chicago
Wrights
California
Mexico
Americane Flying Corps
San Diego
Army Flying School
America
Royal Flying Corps
Victoria
B. C
Camp Borden
Toronto
R. BF. C
C. C. Robinson
H. A. Miller
F. S. McClurg
A. A. Allen
B. B. Garnet
H. K. Boysen
H. A. Smeeton
A. A. Taylor
Paul H. Raney
J. R. Park
Cr. Nelmes
O. R. Moore
T. L. Atkinson
Fr. C. Conry
A. Muir
BE. A. L. FB
Smith
A. C. Jones
Pool Pilots Mess
Pool Pilots
Saloniki
Dardanelles
Ypres
Adventures of a World War I ace and prisoner of war
A narrated sequence details an aviator’s Royal Flying Corps service in Canada and France, two aerial victories, capture, and a daring escape from a German prison camp. He endures hunger, river swims, and perilous travel through Belgium Luxemburg and Holland to reach England and meet the king.
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Ilil
Thy salvation designed to show the way to others
The fragment speaks of salvation crafted to guide others. It suggests a purposeful design intended to illuminate paths for people beyond the speaker.
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Pat Alva O'Bri
Aan
Aat Ogrien
Lieut
Pat O’brien
L’rance
Staif
Paul Rainey
Courtrai
Tilo
Luxemburg
Bellan
Huyliger
O'Brien
O’brien
Ile
Ijolland
Bulchers
Hees
Holand
Bulgium
Toland
Rotterdam
Nxi
Momence, I
United States
George Dow
Teton County
Choteau, Montana
E. T
Glasgow
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