Under the new rules, this thread is unlikely to have a long life. However, I would like to make the observation that in time of war, MI5 probably used its resources to better purpose than to keep track of an eccentric, whose actions were never likely to have any real bearing on the course of events. In view of the commitment of UK forces on all fronts, I don't see there is much reason to doubt the resolve of the government of the day. There are few ideas, which are so barmy that no one will support them! I am sure James Lonsdale-Bryans had his supporters. I am less convinced that there were ever enough of them to affect the course of history.