Wings of Courage
Adams, Edythe
The one and only engine on the plane had ceased working. I was writing home that we were once again on our way when I felt a flat lurch-sudden stillness roared from the air vents. It lasted only a few seconds, but was of tremendous impact for I knew that the quiet meant the one and only engine had ceased working. Almost immediately, the motor began to roar again as though nothing had happened, but not before fear had gripped my heart. "What ha...