In "Tornado Down", John Peters and John Nichol told of their experiences as Iraqi prisoners of war in the Gulf. This book continues the story with their return to England and their subsequent life in an armed forces which is constantly evolving after the end of the Cold War. Together they give a first-hand account of what attracted them to join the RAF; how they coped with the memories of their ordeal in Iraq; their readjustment to life in England; and a description of the life of pilots in the RAF today including all the excitement of flying.