Adam_One,

Why should you care about "my" Doolittle? Because, my friend, lacking Gen. Doolittle and hundreds of thousands like him who, by the way, are buried all over the continent of your homeland, you would be speaking German (Nazi dialect) with a smattering of Italian and Japanese. BTW, there are a few heros from your area of which you should be aware, as you probably owe your life to them. Does "Heroes of Telemark" mean anything to you? Without them your country would still be glowing.

As to what I don't know ablut aerodynamics, it would fill volumes. If I were able to tell you what I don't know about the subject, then I would know it, wouldn't I? Really.................! I freely admit my ignorance when and where appropriate.

My most profound apologies to all the participants of this string. I did not want to let this part of the discussion get to this point, but like most, I just can't put my keyboard down.

And, High Plains and all, I sincerely apologize for all my "snotty" remarks. I, however, do not hold the patent on those, but if I did, a lot of people here would owe me thousands in royalties :-).

My regrets also go out to the fine folks at RCU. Their efforts do not deserve these irrelevant posts. I will, however, stand behind my entries re: General Jimmy Doolittle. (except for the Doctorate thing.)

Again, sorry for staining this string.

I will fight no more forever..........................

Regards,

CE