From last nights talk. at this stage, it doesn't necessarily look promising. Unless the Russians give him permission for overflight, or the U.S. Defence Department allows him to land on Midway and also find him some mogas on Midway, Michael is stumped…
But I have to say he is an extremely resourceful bloke and if anyone can pull the proverbial rabbit out of the hat its Michael Smith. I wonder if there might be an aircraft carrier doing a suitable transit in the Pacific that might provide a stopover?
His very official looking flying suit, bedecked with Four bar epaulets, national flags and badges certainly helped him in a lot of situations!