[Brian]

Hi David

I have since ordered a copy of the book in question, so hopefully I will learn more. But thanks, all the same. However, don't kid yourself about getting rich writing aviation books - I spend more on research than I receive in royalties - I have to send my wife out to work to make ends meet! If you want to make money from writing, then write a steamy novel! That's my advice, anyway. For me it's a labour of love (well, almost!) and an opportunity to perpetuate the feats of the great generation rapidly passing on. Sounds corny, but true.

Don't let's strain Anglo-American relations any further - else we won't hep you fight any more wars to strengthen the American Empire builders! Only joking!

Cheers from sunny Suffolk

Brian (all donations gratefully received!)