In the summer of last year, I had the pleasure of corresponding with Mike Stow, recently retired Royal Naval and civilian pilot well known for his Jungmeister and Sea Fury displays arround the UK.

The conversation got so interesting that I asked Mike if I could publish it on this website and he consented. I have created a new section on the site and have called it "Anecdotes". You should see it in the main menu top left of this page.

I hope you enjoy the messages and pictures as much as I did. - A couple of notes: When Mike referes to the FAA, he is talking about the Fleet Air Arm. The Royal Navy aviation wing. Also, if anyone is interested in borrowing the display DVD he mentions, let me know.

Don't forget to click the "Read more" link at the bottom of the article. There is a lot more to read!

Steve