[Andy Saunders]

I suppose, Nick, that to "produce" an explanation as to Saint-Ex's loss, put a name to the supposed victor AND to have said victor still alive might help put a little gloss on things for the publicity people and attract a media circus. The plan seems to be working well so far!! I cannot imagine how many books it has already sold. On the other hand, Saint-Ex's wreckage found, no explanation, possible suicide etc etc would not have grabbed world headlines. The "New York Times" has screamed a headline "I WAS NAZI PILOT WHO KILLED SAINT-EXUPERY". I kind of doubt that the story: "Saint-Ex may have committed suicide" would have made even two lines on the back page of "L'Etoille de Marseille", or whatever the local rag is!