October 1960.
The Russians are on the move in the Middle East. "Fuse K6!" cracks the order over the intercom of a giant jet bomber.
Squadron Leader John Falkner and his crew whip into action. They arm their awesome cargo, a giant nuclear weapon capable of destroying 40,000 square miles.
Then comes the order to defuse the bomb. The Russians are withdrawing. The proper procedure is followed - several times - but two warning red lights continue to blink. K6 will not defuse, their fuel is low and the bomb is set to automatically detonate at an altitude of 5,000 feet...
David Beaty's Cold War thriller is a classic of its genre.
- ISBN10 0436039095
- ISBN13 9780436039096
- Publish Date 4 December 1972
- Publish Status Out of Print
- Out of Print 18 October 2003
- Publish Country GB
- Publisher Vintage Publishing
- Imprint Martin Secker & Warburg Ltd
- Format Hardcover
- Pages 208
- Language English