The story on WIX is an example of what happens when poorly informed people get involved in wreck recovery. I suppose that there may have been little reaction if there were no human remains. Glad that a full ceremony will take place.

I have talked to several farmers in the UK over the last 30 years who have similiar views to the French museum chap and they maintain the wrecks belong to them, despite the law.

Are you saying that the aircrew are forced to fly them ? Having watched the series I really do not think they are stupid and harbour a death wish.

Martin Lindsey via Scotavnet gives the code 41 for this nose on the move.

He is not a spotter, no radio, no notebook, no binocs, no telescope, no ladders, no badges.

Any company which treats staff and suppliers in a poor manner deserves to be exposed to full public scrutiny. The idea that cheapest will always equal highest sales has caught on and also drives the major chain Tesco .Getting the facts into full view can be a challenge but sadly a few documentaries and websites do not have the same public impact as massive advertising campaigns run without a break.

Now if airlines were moving live animals they would have to be a lot more careful, because the outcry would be huge.

The info about the Sidewinder fit was leaked at the time so that the other side would keep a distance,not sure if that worked however the crews were well practiced at fighter affil.

Once again you have got me yearning to go back in person. Meanwhile the excellent updates are an inspiration.

Very neat result after much research.

Reminds me of the Technicolor films in the 30s and 40s depicting the medieval period, very bright gaudy, I used to think that they were so wrong.
Recent research has shown that primary bright colours were used all over and even castles were not dull granite but were often coated in colours.