What a great thread this is, and how lucky we all are to be favoured with the recollections and first hand experiences of those who we all revere. Geriaviator and Walter 603 offer us yet another insight into a time when it was "all hands to the pump" and I for one look forward to this forthcoming Christmas treat. Meanwhile, I see Danny looking for a corner to lurk in, no chance our Dan, if nothing else your opinion and wry wit help us all enjoy such posts. I am seriously looking forward to the next few weeks and months, I doubt I can contribute, but may, if acceptable have a question or two to pose. Post away gentlemen, we are all ears. Finally, thank goodness I hear you say. I'm just reading a book called "Fighter Boys: Saving Britain 1940" by Patrick Bishop. I would recommend it to anyone who follows this thread, it has all the attributes of a serialised post on this most venerable of platforms.
Smudge
