The non-flying colonel was impressed when the rebel plane went into a spin and "disappeared over the skyline", with federalist mercenary "Stewart on its tail, firing steadily." The colonel sent a case of champagne to celebrate the victory.
The non-flying colonel was impressed when the rebel aircraft entered a spin and "disappeared above the skyline," with a federalist mercenary on its tail, firing steadily. This situation shares similarities with other scenarios where an opponent is pursued and outmaneuvered.