seven-two-four

Updated: July 13, 2025

After fifteen minutes of passive acceptance of all the airships could do, Seaton spoke to the captive. "Sir, please signal the commanding officer of vessel seven-two-four that I am going to cut it in two in the middle. Have him remove all men in that part of the ship to the ends, and have parachutes in readiness, as I do not wish to cause any loss of life."

E. E. (Edward Elmer) Smith - Skylark Three