'The Coward' (Story Code '40015') by Elroy Schwartz

A sudden earthquake in the Himalayas uncovers the remains of 'a downed DC-3, an airplane that was carrying secret documents during the events of World War II. Steve Austin teams up with Garth, an American living in the Orient, and sets off to retrieve the important documents; however, the mission is also personal as the pilot – Colonel Carl Austin, Steve’s father – was accused of cowardice, bailing out of the stricken aircraft and leaving his crew to die. Can Steve restore his father’s honour and uncover the truth behind the events..?

Lee Majors (Colonel Steve Austin), Richard Anderson (Oscar Goldman), George Montgomery (Garth), Ron Soble (Queng-Dri), France Nuyen (Marnu), Fuji (Kai Sing), George Takei (Chin Ling), Martha Scott (Helen Elgin), Ken Endoso (Johra), Kim Kahana (Prokar), Bennie Dobbins (First Bandit), Robert Herron (Second Bandit), Bill Lane (Third Bandit)


Directed by Reza Badiyi
Produced by Donald R. Boyle and Sam Strangis
Executive Producer Harve Bennett
Based on the novel by Martin Caldin

TX (US): 19th April 1974

Notes:
*Featuring Colonel Steve Austin and Oscar Goldman