""They were superceeded by the American Mustangs as the main escorts. Especially when the B52's were introduced into Europe.""

I'm a little puzzled by this since the role of the P51 Mustang was downgraded to Ground Support in 1951, and the the B52 made its maiden flight in 1952 and entered active service in 1955. It was also Jet powered and would have needed to slow down for a Mustang escort.

Perhaps you were thinking of the B29?

Sorry for the drift.


Back on topic, today's papers featured a very good shot of the crowd, and you'd have to agree that there was a good mix of ethnic groups in that.

""We'll keep the red flag flying here. Long Live the Republic! :)""

Not in your lifetime my friend. Latest polls show 75% for keeping the Monarch and 20% against it.

I don't know what the other 5% want and probably they don't know themselves.

Don T.