Prototype

March, 1942. While British forces everywhere in the world are on the retreat, John Wren is completing the construction of the most powerful fighter prototype in existence; but the Ministry seems unimpressed and cancels it. Wren takes his case to the only man in the country who has the power to save his aircraft. Churchill realises that Wren's aircraft could be turned into the long-range bomber escort he needs to support the allied bombing campaign that is to be a vital part of his 'Germany first' policy, but as Wren throws himself into the task the challenges grow. His test pilot brother is injured; high-level opposition emerges mysteriously; and the new test pilot sent by the RAF seems bent on self-destruction. Technical and personal crises abound as Wren pushes his machine through a gruelling test schedule; and towards a critical demonstration. With officialdom and fate dealing him blows at every turn, will Wren ever see his fighter engage the enemy? (See "Assassin" for the sequel)