Hi Stanley I don't know if you'd remember me. I would have been very young at the time or in fact if we met at all. I am Capt Sam Melling/'s eldest son you mentioned him in your book the fly boys; and after reading it I can definately see you got the general vibe right for his airline in those days. A very funny read indeed. My father has since released his joystick and popped his cloggs but had a very good innings indeed I think and could not complain. Please drop me a line if I ring any bells. Kind regards David.