Comments on: Lord Trenchard: choice?

By: Brett Holman

Brett Holman — Fri, 01 Feb 2008 12:56:19 +0000

I wonder if the writers of such works just grab random names from Burke’s Peerage or somewhere. I suppose there was only a finite supply of peers alive during the Regency, so they have to get more from somewhere.

Darren:

Well, that sheds an altogether different light on Trenchard’s legacy!

By: Darren

Darren — Wed, 30 Jan 2008 23:02:18 +0000

An old squat-mate of mine back in London in ‘84 was the great grandson of Hugh Trenchard. He was the quintessential anarcho-punk and was loath to have people discover his ancestry.

Needless to say, the cover art for his tale would be substantially different.

By: Chris Williams

Chris Williams — Tue, 29 Jan 2008 09:54:05 +0000

Lurking in the background, the stern and aloof Lord David of Henderson (and his exotic gamekeeper, Smuts) is the power in the county, whom Lord T and Sir F can neither afford to cross.

By: Ross Mahoney

Ross Mahoney — Tue, 29 Jan 2008 09:18:08 +0000

I think all I can say is…urm…interesting. I do agree with Chris thoug if though plot has a ‘duel’ between Sykes and Trenchard for, as you say Brett, paternity of the RAF it might make it a laugh.

There is an interesting chapter on Trenchard and Sykes in Gray and Cox ‘Air Power Leadership’ by Ash, which is very interesting.

By: Brett Holman

Brett Holman — Tue, 29 Jan 2008 06:58:14 +0000

No doubt with a menacing General Groves as Sykes’s loyal henchman! Actually, having read Eric Ash’s book on Sykes recently, I think the real issue between Sykes and Trenchard should be the true paternity of the RAF …

By: Chris Williams

Chris Williams — Mon, 28 Jan 2008 13:26:59 +0000

Let’s hope that Sylvia Andrew has also researched her way towards lifting the name of HT’s real-world rival, Sir Frederick Sykes. There’s a name which screams ‘Baddie!’ just as loudy as ‘Lord Trenchard’ whispers ‘Phwoarr…’.

“But your ridiculous plans for a cathedral in Lincolnshire cannot prevail against my army of reservists, Trenchard.”, hissed Sir Frederick, twirling his moustache, “And with my triumph, the lovely Joscelin will be mine!”

By: Brett Holman

Brett Holman — Mon, 28 Jan 2008 12:59:33 +0000

Alan:

What happens in Narre Warren South, stays in Narre Warren South.

Gavin:

The follow-up question interests me more: “Who are they and where can I send my manuscript?”

By: Gavin Robinson

Gavin Robinson — Mon, 28 Jan 2008 12:32:56 +0000

Do people get paid for writing that badly?

By: Alan Allport

Alan Allport — Mon, 28 Jan 2008 11:20:37 +0000

Yes, yes, yes. But enough of these jollities. You know what your readers really want to know: what’s it like partying with Corey Delaney?