Surrey author Leona Cobham, the granddaughter of aviation pioneer Sir Alan Cobham, has released a tale of airborne wonder to help re-ignite children’s love of reading.
Aeroplane Adventures: Flying Circus – Above and Beyond takes a deep dive into the secret life of planes with three rousing short stories packed full of technical know-how, thrills and spills and moral dilemmas. Real aviation facts come alive inside a thrilling fictional narrative, making this inspiring original reading for children aged 7-12.
The third book in the Aeroplane Adventures Trilogy, Above and Beyond, immerses the young reader in the airborne world of four lovable aeroplane pals Vul, Woody, Spif and Tom. As the characters navigate challenges with rogue jets, historical sites in need of preservation, and country fair fly-pasts, their friendship remains central – each character striving to raise their game to build a formidable team.
Leona was immersed in the world of aviation from a young age; her grandfather, Sir Alan Cobham, made many first-time flights as well as pioneering the invention of air-to-air refueling. In fact exactly 100 years ago this year, Cobham made the first ever round trip from London to Cape Town and back in his de Havilland DH.50 biplane. As a result, Leona has always had a love of flying, travel and aviation engineering.
Aeroplane Adventures: Flying Circus Above and Beyond is available in paperback (£6.99) and ebook (£1.99) at all good bookshops and online booksellers. Also Available Aeroplane Adventures: Flying Circus Takes to the Skies and Flying Circus Through Thick and Thin.
Find out more at cobhamwings.co.uk.
To win a copy of all three Aeroplane Adventures, please answer the following question:
Q: In which plane did Leona’s grandfather fly to and from Cape Town?
Please enter by 22nd June 2025
