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Hornet Flight is a 2002 World War II historical thriller novel by Ken Follett, published by Dutton. Set in German-occupied Denmark in 1941, the story follows a young Danish man who discovers a secret German radar installation. He flees to England to deliver photographic evidence that proves crucial to the British war effort. The novel blends espionage, aviation, and resistance themes typical of Follett's wartime thrillers.
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What is Hornet Flight about?
Hornet Flight is a World War II thriller set in German-occupied Denmark in 1941, following a young Danish man who discovers a secret German radar installation. After obtaining photographic evidence, he flees to England aboard a small Hornet Moth biplane to deliver the intelligence.
Who wrote Hornet Flight?
Hornet Flight was written by Ken Follett, the bestselling British author known for thrillers like The Eye of the Needle and historical epics like The Pillars of the Earth. It was published by Dutton in 2002.
Is Hornet Flight based on a true story?
While Hornet Flight is fiction, the plot is grounded in the real historical discovery of German radar defenses during World War II. The novel's depiction of secret radar technology reflects the genuine strategic importance of radar in the aerial conflict between Britain and Germany.
Is Hornet Flight part of a series?
No, Hornet Flight is a standalone novel. Ken Follett is known for both standalone thrillers and multi-volume historical epics like the Kingsbridge series that begins with The Pillars of the Earth.
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