Scramble! (Tales of the RAF)

These are the stories of young Harry Winslow and his friendships with the pilots of the Royal Air Force in World War II England. Written for boys but appealing to all, the tales are based on history and depict values such as courage, heroism, and responsibility.

Tales of the RAF: Scramble!
Twelve year old Harry's quiet life has been interrupted by war, with his father being sent to London. A Royal Air Force fighter squadron has been stationed in the field next to his family's farm, and Harry is amazed by the pilots and planes on the base. In his mission to be accepted into their group, Harry learns the true meaning of friendship.

Don Patterson - 38 year old entrepreneur - holds BAs in Chemistry, Biology and Philosophy from University of Minnesota (Morris) as well as a MBA from the University of St. Thomas (St. Paul, MN). After 11 successful years as founder and owner of Independent Technology Systems - a printed circuit board servicing company. He sold the company. While searching for books with topics that might interest his then 7 year old son, the search turned up two things...his son's interest in WWII aircraft and the 12 year old that is inside us all. This was the basis for the start of an adventure that has now become a labor of love. His goal is to get boys to start reading early and often! The first book is dedicated to his son Ian. Don, his wife Joan and his children Ian (9) and Elaine (4) reside in Eden Prairie, Minnesota.