AK's view from the boundary

The knights Of The Sky.
Per Ardua ad Astra.

With proud thanksgiving, a mother for her children,
England mourns for her dead across the sea.
Flesh of her flesh they were, spirit of spirit,
Fallen in the cause of the free.
Solemn the drums thrill: Death august and royal
Sings sorrow up into immortal spheres.
There is music in the midst of desolation
And a glory that shines upon our tears.
They [...]

She flew again today after fourteen long years. Marvelous, just bloody marvelous.
The BBC has some coverage here.
Hardcore aviation nuts are excused for having the odd tear in the eye because soon the skies will resonate to the tune of four Bristol Olympus engines once again. The howl of which is unmistakable and unique to this [...]

The Royal Mail workers are on strike again and it’s bliss. No more more junk mail through my letter box for the next few days.

It make me laugh, it shouldn’t as it is a terrible waste of resources, some of the trash that gets delivered to my home. I’ve lost count of the [...]