Plain facts seemed to be that Britain's latest -fighters were definitely better than Germany's. Happily, a specimen of the latest Messerschmidt fighter had fallen intact into French hands, so Mat in regard to this aircrat at least, "we should be free to test our convictions at our convenience"
Referring to accounts already given of R.A.F. work, he said that they showed that the spirit and determination of the earlier generation of British flying-men had been preserved unimpaired. Men who had already been in action had indeed shown to the full their courage and efficiency.
"Not all have returned," he declared, "and I know that the House will join with me in paying tribute to the high example set by our gallant pilots and. crews who lost their lives in performing their duty.
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