Commander Lawless V.C. : $b being the further adventures of Frank H. Lawless, until recently a Lieutenant in His Majesty's Navy

A seasoned naval officer turned reluctant aviator, Lieutenant Frank Lawless wrestles with a baffling bout of airsickness that threatens his reputation as he fumbles through a series of disastrous flights. His trusty yet scatter‑brained mechanic Mike Cassidy provides comic relief, while Lawless’ mind drifts back to the thunder‑laced seas he once commanded, yearning for the familiar roar of destroyer guns.

Now assigned to the Flying Wing’s night‑scout patrols over the Firth of Forth, Lawless must keep a wary eye on a bridge that may become a covert battleground. Rumors of sabotage and a looming German menace swirl around the heavily guarded waters of Rosyth, turning an otherwise monotonous reconnaissance run into a tense test of nerve. As he prepares for the nocturnal sortie, the lieutenant senses that the quiet night sky may hide more than just clouds.