by Phil Ward (Author)
In this sequel to Economy of Force, Colonel John Randal returns in The Magnificent Mission.
Col. Randal has been summoned to London to meet with Major the Lady Jane Seaborn's Godfather, Lieutenant Colonel John Henry Bevan, the Chief of Deception. Lt. Col. Bevan is in charge of the super-secret London Controlling Section. Major General Sam Houston Blackwell sends his personal aircraft to fly the party to the meeting - Lady Jane has a shopping safari on her calendar. Before they can depart, Raiding Forces is tasked with rescuing a photo reconnaissance pilot who has been shot down. The pilot is under the command of Colonel Elliott Roosevelt - President Franklin D. Roosevelt's son. The resulting action became known as The Magnificent Mission.