Ive had a ball!! First let me apologise to Whirlwind/Andycap for barging in on your story.You did say it would take you a couple of weeks to assemble the story of your mothers journey.Which I look forward to reading,especially as I have family association with Imperial Airways and S23's.
I would like to express my gratitude,in particular to S'Land for his encouragement and links to the Sunderland photographs at Hendon.Tony Hayes[Warmtoast] for his superb photographs and his experiences flying Sunderlands.Which added immeasurably to the story. all you other gentlemen for contributing associations with this era. From messages of encouragement and PM's it obviously struck a chord.
I am convinced of the old adage " Leave them wanting a bit more" I will be back.