ASI
You old duffers really do bang on a bit, don't you?
It's true I must admit, but we had such high hopes you see. Other than reading every book about military flying in my local library, my other great escape from the dreariness of 50's UK was the Eagle Comic. The artwork was excellent, the story lines compelling-especially "Dan Dare, Pilot of the Future". We were all set to "Boldly Go.." long before Kirk & Co beamed down to their first paper mache set. When the Mercury and then the Gemini flights began we were on a roll. When the Moon Landings happened it was all systems go. Then...zilch. OK lots of technical developments, mainly in Earth Orbit but hardly of interest to Colonel Dare and Digby. That is the next great challenge and as an old duffer I envy those who will rise to it. Whether UK plc will be part of that, other than to provide the packed lunches, of course is another matter...