First Lensman · Character
Captain Willoughby
Spaceship captain serving the Patrol.
minor
Also known as Captain Willoughby, Willoughby
First appearance: xix
Captain Willoughby shows up with force in IX. The page is where that presence becomes real.
Briefs Samms on the dangers of Trenco and gives orders for the leaf-harvesting mission.
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