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Fresh from school in June 1916- Lieutenant Oliver Paxtons first solo flight is to lead a formation of biplanes across the Channel to join Hornet Squadron in France. Five days later- he crash-lands at his destination- having lost his map- his ballast and every single plane in his charge. To his C.O. hes an idiot- to everyone else - especially the tormenting Australian who shares his billet - a pompous bastard. This is 1916- the year of the Somme- giving Paxton precious little time to grow from innocent to veteran....