Codename Angel (The Angel Chronicles Book 1)

Codename Angel (The Angel Chronicles Book 1) by Jason Chapman

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interest?’
    ‘Let them run, I’ve a
feeling the public will tire of these stories after a while and go back to
their lives. In the meantime you and your group will carry on with your
investigation.’ The Prime Minister paused. ‘I know you’re uncomfortable
investigating this flying saucer nonsense Ralph, which is why I put you on this
team. I trust your judgement and know you won’t be sucked in by all the hype. I
promise you’ll be done in a few months.’
    ‘Thank you Prime
Minister.’
    ‘What about this chap
who claims his wife was kidnapped by a flying saucer?’
    ‘I interviewed the
gentlemen in question and a number of other people. The husband seems to be
sticking to his story, about an encounter with a mysterious object late at
night. But like I said to the others it’s nothing more than a domestic tiff.’
    Churchill nodded.
‘And the police, what’s their view on the matter?’
    ‘They’re puzzled, but
they are sure he didn’t murder her.’
    ‘Good, keep me
informed.’
    Frederick didn’t get
up, he locked eyes with Churchill. ‘If you don’t mind me asking Prime Minister
I would like to know if you have discussed the notion of flying saucers to
anyone other than myself or other committee members.’
    ‘I have discussed the
matter with Norman Hinshelwood a few times. The subject has surfaced on a
number of occasions with Royal Society members.’
    Frederick nodded. ‘I
see, Mr Hinshelwood must have mentioned it to a colleague of mine a Professor
Osborne.’
    The Prime Minister
looked back at Frederick. ‘You’re worried about leaks.’
    Frederick nodded. ‘As
you can see from my report the man I encountered at Downham Market claimed he
knew many people at the Royal Society. I’m already uncomfortable looking into
the flying saucer phenomenon. I explained to Malcolm I don’t want my reputation
damaged by such nonsense. If we are to maintain total secrecy we must discuss
committee matters with members only.’
    Churchill nodded. ‘I
understand Professor, if Norman does ask me anything else I’ll pass him on to
Henry Tizard.’
    Frederick took a deep
breath. ‘Malcolm also feels that Tizard’s team have a leak. There’s also the
matter of Peter Horsley’s visit to Ripley and the Duke of Edinburgh’s interest
in flying saucers.’
    ‘I wouldn’t worry
about the Duke Professor, he will soon tire of all this flying saucer nonsense.
If he does pop up I will speak to him further to quash any interest.’
    ‘Thank you Prime
Minister.’ Frederick got to his feet and headed for the door. 

 
    Chapter 10
     
    Possibilities
     
    Royal Observatory – Greenwich – 1:41pm
    Friday 8 th August 1952
    Frederick and
Professor Richard Wilks walked slowly by the Transit Radio telescope discussing
the meeting four days earlier.
    ‘I must apologise for
Admiral Berkshire’s attitude towards you Richard I had no idea he was going to try
and humiliate you like that.’
    Wilks shook his head.
‘There’s no need to say sorry on his behalf Ralph I knew he was going to be a
sceptic. His brother is Bishop of York, he also has another brother who is a
vicar in Oxford. And his father was a vicar.’
    ‘Berkshire didn’t
follow in his footsteps then?’
    ‘No, from what I know
of him he is a man of faith but he wanted to join the navy from an early age,
much to his father’s disapproval who wanted him to carry on the family
tradition.’
    ‘That explains his
reluctance to embrace anything you had to say on Monday.’
    ‘There will always be
people like Admiral Berkshire around, unwilling to embrace new ideas and new
technologies. I hear that Winston Churchill isn’t a big fan of television.’
    Frederick shook his
head smiling. ‘No he isn’t, he prefers to sit down and listen to the Archers on
the wireless or read a good book.’
    Wilks stopped and
looked up at the Transit radio telescope. ‘New technology seems to be the focal
point of many things these days. Development of new technology

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