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Re: Poles Apart

Posted by david j burke on Fri Sep 06, 2002 01:34:01 PM

In reply top Why the petty sarcasm? posted by Tony on Thu Sep 05, 2002 07:14:54 PM

The fact that it's difficult for the German authorities to do a deal with the Polish shouldn't come as much of a surprise ! Whether you class your self as a nationalist or indeed European age old differences still run deep. I for one am not a great fan of the German's - nothing to do with racism or petty sarcasm but the fact that my father's house was destroyed by a German bomber - I guess if it hadn't been for the shelter I wouldnt be typing this. I have also worked with German's so I have experienced the temprement.
The notion that the German authorities where willing to trade combat aircraft to a country with questionable human rights for help in acquiring an aircraft i find rather sickening. Is the aircraft really worth that much ?
It might be the only 'world record Messerchmitt' that survives for example but could you justify the deal in your concience?
Regards what Poland want in terms of aircraft - I have seen a similar list but it isn't 'Gold Dust' by any means ! Deals can be done and are but I am glad it isn't one sided .
Anyway thanks for having a sense of humour Andy - the notion of Mercedes lorry's arriving at Hendon is rather amusing -am I allowed to say that in the ploitically correct world !!!!

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