The Cone of Silence — David Beaty

With its tremendous tension and electrifying impact this is one of the great novels of the air.

It is the early, dangerous days in the life of a new jet airliner. Millions of pounds have been invested in her-national prestige is at stake . . .

Then Victor Fox comes near to disaster. The Court of Enquiry lays the blame on the pilot . . .

'A successor to Nevil Shute is already cleared for take-off' Sunday Times

'Made my heart race' Daily Express