Originally Posted by
Wizofoz
Amazing how almost any story of a heroic military man in service to the crown includes evidence of British arrogance and incompetence. The treatment of Keith Park and Hugh Downing after the Battle of Britain was shameful.
Folks,
It most certainly was. I never cease to be amazed at how personal ambition and prejudice is, if anything, amplified in wartime. In my opinion (I haven't read the article) the efforts of Leigh-Mallory are a case in point.
Tootle pip!!