Mr Chugalug2
Enjoyed the Carlstrom Army Airfield video but had to giggle at 4.40 when picture said RAF 1941 - while seeing RN matelots with torpedo in front of a Fairy Albacore, and again at 9.30 RAF Sterman (sic) with two more fellows in sailor hats!
Danny
My dad didn't get a tumultuous welcome in Sept. 1942 either - but he did recall that when the train was being re-coaled and watered before they reached Clewiston the locals took the RAF "Kids" off the train for food and orange juice in the station waiting room - when they reboarded they found a bag of oranges on each of their seats - an unbelievable luxury as no such bounty had been seen in the UK for years.
And no Danny, you hadn't outstayed your welcome - you just weren't a novelty anymore.
Ian B-B