Indeed – there is a singular lack of objectivity to this argument. Anglers either fish for the table or for sport, by throwing the fish back. But, playing devil’s advocate here, who knows how much the fish suffers by being caught and then returned to the water? Those on here who seem to be keen to ascribe human sensory perceptions to animals seems to have ignored this particular sport.

No, you are right. I think 4 and 5 should be the designs with engines “loaded in each fuselage”, with 6 having 2 engines in a single fuselage.

Fond memories of Newcastle when I used it with some frequency during the 80s. The buildings were looking a bit tired then, but still sad to see another piece of history disappear.:(

Sounds as though you are recommending a 50kg “yomping” backpack for our friend……;)

The seeming lack of publicity sadly reflects the public perception of the Hurri as opposed to the “iconic” Spit. It would nice to think that History or Yesterday or the Beeb might set the record straight, but I am not optimistic……….:(

Wouldn’t Pilot meet your needs?

Bob – we should have renounced the ECHR years ago! But we lack any politicians with tough enough sphericals to do what is necessary about it and as it happens about a number of other abominations as well!:mad: