...and like many folks, M. Mouse just CANNOT stand the facts (don't confuse me with the facts, my mind is made up!!)...even when it hurts.
It just so happens that nearly ALL the bright ideas in aviation come out of the USA...and it pains others to admit same.
Concorde...and the Comet, RADAR, jet engines (carried on by GE) are an exception...even the Viscount.
Just look at the record. Europe will never catch up...and the UK lost the race long ago. Sad as well because many original ideas there....hello TSR-2?
Oh yes, forgot to add....for the "moderator". Roselawn and the ATR subject were raised by HugMonster in this thread, not me. I was only replying to same....the quaint old English phraise...."knickers in a twist" comes to mind with regard to your reply.
Last edited by 411A; 26th May 2002 at 22:46.