Hansi, born in a remote village in Austria post first world war , is taken to Scotland before he is a year old. There he lives an idyllic life developing a passion for flying. The Second World War is looming he applies for the RAF and is refused due to his Austrian birth. Connections in the diplomatic corps give him the career he seeks, flying spitfires. His bi-lingual ability and his knowledge of Austria make him the perfect recruit as a spy. He discovers Penemunde rocket site giving the war office proof of missile production. Sent back again to Austria,he discovers Hitlers attempt to build an atomic bomb which he intends to test in Austria close to his Familys home. Family loyalty, a need to survive, the ability to stop a bomb that will change the course of the war drives him to desperate measures.