Avenging Angels

Captain Blaxland stepped smartly out into the crisp morning air and strode across the airfield towards the tower and the glorious zeppelin anchored to it. Nearing the base of the tower he noticed two figures furtively scurrying away, seeing no-one else about he raised a shout and gave chase.

Meanwhile at the top of the tower the saboteurs' parcel ticked its way to oblivion. With a mighty roar and a huge gout of flame, the zeppelin, tower and all, erupted.

A shattered steerage rudder, given its freedom, flew through the air, whistling as it did so. With a final squeal it tore through the Captain's legs and embedded itself in the ground beneath the startled Captain.