What did he have to say when you met him?
Lots.
He was amazed that we could fly the Lightning and could not envisage Mach 2.
He also said that the Spitfire did not frighten him because it was fast but had no real turning performance.
He was wary of the Hurricane in a turning fight though. No speed but a nice thick wing and eight guns like the Spitfire.
He was not impressed with our "varm" English beer!
Really nice guy!