The Lost Dirigible

An enemy aircraft is closing fast. The border is still a hundred miles away. And their airship cannot outrun it.
For young naval radio operator Jack Sterling, a posting to the Texas–Mexico border promises his first taste of adventure in the skies. Then a violent storm sweeps the dirigible Fate off course, leaving her damaged, unable to make radio contact, and stranded in hostile territory.
On the ground, General Tito Roza sees the American crew as valuable hostages. Their chance of freedom rests on an audacious escape—and on two young men who have never commanded an airship.
With fellow aviator Hugh Clode beside him, Jack must push the Fate toward the border while a faster, armed pursuer closes the distance. Every mile tests their nerve and their knowledge of the machinery keeping them airborne. But reaching safety will mean little if they cannot bring help to the comrades still in Roza’s hands.
Set in the dangerous early days of naval aviation, The Lost Dirigible combines daring escapes, aerial combat, and resourceful young heroes in a gripping adventure of friendship and loyalty under fire.