[Broncazonk]

Thank you Peter for your reply. I very much appreciate hearing from you on this topic!

Did pilots develop a "sentimental attachment" to their aircraft? They took you into battle and sometimes saved your life, was it hard (did you have regrets) bailing out of them due to weather and losing the aircraft?

Were pilots too "loyal" to their aircraft and risked their lives trying to save them?

Or, was it a very matter of fact 'this is the nature of air combat' and I am under orders to jump out?

What was most feared from winter weather? Wing icing, snow/fog at ground/landing level, flying in ice/snow clouds?

Bronc