The Shepherd

The novella tells the story of a pilot flying home from RAF Celle in northern Germany to RAF Lakenheath in Suffolk on Christmas Eve 1957.

When his De Havilland Vampire aircraft experiences a complete electrical failure, he is lost in fog over the North Sea with no working compass or radio.

The pilot uses a unique flying pattern to try and alert air traffic controllers, hoping to be 'shepherded' to safety.

Despite the dire circumstances, a rescue aircraft appears, guiding him to safety in a dramatic and unforgettable ending.