Well McDonald Douglas certainly did, as it reminds of the Israeli F15 which lost its entire left wing in a mid-air collision and the pilot brought it back and landed it safely.

Yes, I remember the incident!!:o

Wingsuit basejumping is one of the most exciting extreme sports of ther last few years. Boy, do you need some “balls” for it……………:D

As one with very limited knowledge but stacks of interest I begin to realise how far apart aspiration and reality are when it comes to these venerable old aircraft. Sounds as though someone with a bit of spare lottery money to invest in the museum at Binbrook is the best solution.

Spot on, Anna – that’s been my philosophy and heading for 70 I may not be 18 but not much more!!:D

The King’s Speech – excellent in all departments – great production value and fine acting, especially from Firth and Rush. Historical quibbles are irrelevant because it does not pretend to be a documentary. The two hours passed unnoticed as it was so absorbing.

Flanker – “It’s not like they don’t actually do loads of testing or nothing…..”

No, really? Are you sure?……:rolleyes::) Let’s just say the chances of failure are exponentially increased the greater the number of bolts to explode……

Finished it at the weekend – excellent read, well laid out, continuously intetresting and consistently well written. I felt I was reliving my life as an aviation nut, as we are of a similar age. Highly recommended.