Aviation Adventures and Model Building #17

Kip Clark and the Cloud Kings Model Club face obstacles at every turn as they search for a place to fly their model planes. After being blocked by the school principal and chased from the park, the determined young aviators finally secure a field and set up their clubhouse in a cellar—and must then convince skeptical parents that their hobby is more than just toys. When the club's impressive exhibition and model meet showcase the engineering and teamwork behind their work, the whole town comes around.

Norman M. "Bus" Miller earned his nickname "Hot Rock" by flying bombers with the daring and precision of a fighter pilot, becoming a legendary figure in the Pacific during World War II. This true account traces his journey from a shy eighteen-year-old joining the Navy in 1926 through his transformation into one of America's most decorated aviators, sinking or damaging over 64,000 tons of enemy shipping. Despite his remarkable courage and eleven military decorations, Miller's story is a poignant reminder of the true cost of heroism—his legacy forged not by choice, but by duty and sacrifice.