Even though our beloved cousins sent us to the colonies over 200 years ago for our sins, there is one thing I will never begrudge them. They are by far and away the best ATCO'S in the world. If they had a descent system to work with, they would be even better. 411A, comparing the Poms to the Frogs is like suggesting Hitler was a closet homosexual. The 2 just don't go together. The French are good blokes (and the woman controllers sound absolutely gorgeous), but they are along way behind the Brits in terms of efficiency and professionalism.
No I am not a closet Monarchist. I did however have the privelege to live and work in Europe for some time and the poms get my vote every time. Long live Derek and Nigel!