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Snakecharmer 9th Feb 2004 02:15

MOTF - agree all re Pete Brothers' trip.

Series didn't really need the youngster... high points for me the down-to-earth, matter-of-fact and thoroughly moving comments by those who were there and the superb and original analysis by the historian chappie: "Dowding was the man who designed and built the weapon; Churchill was the man who decided to use it; Park was man who picked it up and used it." Also his comments re the flamboyant approach of Goering etc and the 'teutonic' approach the the Brits most original.

Best moment - Pete Brothers airborne.

Just finished reading Wellum's 'First Light' (yes, he was on the programme) - excellent.

LowNSlow 9th Feb 2004 12:42

He was interviewed on the programCap'n.

PS Long time no see. I'll try to get the Auster down to WW when the weather gets better.

Captain Airclues 13th Feb 2004 00:53

LowNSlow

Would love to see the Auster at WW. Hope it starts better than the Cub. Will buy you lunch (or a cuppa depending on the time of day).

I don't suppose you recorded Spitfire Ace did you?

Airclues

BeauMan 13th Feb 2004 01:09

Word over on the FlyPast forum is that Spitfire Ace is due out on DVD later this year, possibly with some extra bits added. :ok:

Say again s l o w l y 13th Feb 2004 04:52

A wonderful program/series, unfortunately it seems that initially Carolyn got into a bit of bother with the Belgrano over the program, renumeration and not having an FI ticket I believe. Luckily it seems that sense prevailed and it was all sorted out eventually.

Hopefully we may see some more programs like this. If they can make 3 series of I'm a celebrity, then the least they can do is offer some more things like this for all those with more than 2 brain cells.

LowNSlow 13th Feb 2004 21:14

Cap'n A I look forward to it. Fortunately it does start better than the Cub. It's better at avoiding rain clouds as well ;)

Sorry I didn't tape it. I also missed the last episode so I'm looking forward to the DVD coming out.


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