Just to add a little historical perspective. I seem to remember reading a book about the Battle of Britain years ago that said that in the summer of 1940, during the height of the Battle, when there was a real fear that Britain was about to be invaded, there were over 1 million people on strike in Britain - including vital dock workers.
I could be wrong, I am sure somebody out there can confirm/deny this (where is ORAC when you need him?). However, if it is true a great example of non patriotic industrial action!! Dunkirk spirit eh!?
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P.S SpotterFC
Thursday may be the biggest change in 25 years for your piece of turf, but for many/most of us I expect it is only one area we operate. As an obvious example, a third of my flying in the last 12 months has been done east of Cyprus - before recent events - a proportion that can only go up (and I am nothing special/unusual!). Suggest that for most aviators reading this Thursday 20th will be just another day in the office/cockpit/cab/Green Goddess!!
Last edited by Biggus; 16th Mar 2003 at 08:26.