[Francis Howell]

Chris did not make the comment about return on writing as an EXCUSE ! He wanted to make sure that no-one thought he was merely writing for money. He was making the point that that was certainly not the case - he does it for love of the subject. So, yes, he was apologising that he had not put in everything that you would have liked to have seen.

He and Chris Thomas have been researching 2nd TAF for years, and any research at some time has to be brought to an end. Here the publisher wanted manuscripts by set dates, and the two of them THOUGHT that they had put in everything relevant to give a balanced coverage. Most reviewers seem to think so too, including the RAF Historical Society. Sorry you are disappointed Wim, they did their best and if thats not good enough for you - well, thats the way the cookie crumbles.

Enough of this subject anyway - please don't bother to respond further.