The fascinating thing about Down to Earth is that it proposes a reality where the UK never went through some of the industrial turmoil of the 1960's and 70's. Therefore companies like Supermarine and Hawker are still active in the game. Even if Supermarine has primarily become a maker of grav-cars. Nigel has particularly spiffy single-seat sport model which he has had painted in 1940's RAF colors. He rather likes the canopy on it to!