ROC man
Yes, they were aggressive. Eisenhower refused to let the Americans participate in deep incersions for fear that it could start a war, That's why the RAF was approached. When the RAF crews were starting to prepare, for the RB-45C flights, Clement Atlee was Prime Minister & they thought that he might not give permission. By the time the RAF crews had returned from the States after their training & convertion, Winston Churchill had been elected Prime Minister & although he did agree, he did have reservations.
A very popular Member of this Forum has very kindly given me the addresses of two Pilots that were involved in overflights. The Hon. Sec. of the local ACA Branch is writing to them, in the hope that they will give a talk on their experiences.