The Burning Sky

The first world war saw the beginning of aerial combat take place, for the first half of the war, German Zeppelins owned the sky and rained terror over England. As bullets failed to destroy them, Zeppelins bombed innocent civilians for months, undeterred by any defensive measures. This short story follows the actions of one brave pilot who broke the rain of terror, winning the Victoria Cross and inspiring thousands of new pilots to join the fight.