Micky Pople (Bristol Racing Dept 1954 reserve driver for Le Mans) took part in the BAL. He remembers being buzzed by Migs when they 'accidentally' veered off the agreed flight plan. He said that the USSR's forces were over estimated in strength at the end of WW2, which is interesting.

I need to organise a whip round. Oh and Concorde's Type No was the 223. (I'm sorry, I had to. I was born ’n’ bred under the roar of her Olympus engines!)

*who is - shocking!

The Roaring Raindrop. No need to say whose under the white bash-hat!

Great bloke. After interviewing him for JR I got a Christmas card from him for several years.

I'll have to look into it when I've got some spare time. This whole project is new to me.

Thanks Colin. Happy New Year to you.

Thanks Matt. Was there at the end with my brother, each holding a hand.
Yes, still riding the waves at the moment — but they are getting slightly less choppy.

Very true. Sadly!

I'm still concerned that under the interests bit there wasn't anything remotely four-wheeled. Gulp.