And, in such an event, the swift Spads
would swoop down out of a great height and engage in the conflict.
And that is exactly what occurred. Torn and Jack had flown only a
little way over the trenches of the enemy when they saw some Hun
planes coming up to meet them. It was in the minds of both lads
that they were in for a fight, but before they had a chance to sight
their guns, some French planes of the slow type appeared in their
rear.
To these the Huns at once turned their attention, and then the Spads
swooped down, and there was a sharp engagement in the air, which
ultimately resulted in victory for the Allied forces, though two of
the French fliers were wounded.
But the feint had its effect, and attention was drawn away from Tom
and Jack, who flew on toward the prison camp.
Had their mission been solely to carry words of cheer with some
material comforts to Harry Leroy, it is doubtful if Tom and Jack
would have received permission to make the trip. But it was known
they were both daring aviators and good observers, and it was this
latter ability on their part which counted in their favor. For it
was thought they might bring back information concerning matters
well back of the German front lines, information which would be of
service to the Allies.
And in furtherance of this scheme Jack and Tom made maps of the
country over which they were flying. They had been provided with
materials for this before leaving.
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