Tim...Thought maybe you'd be interested in some American planes?
(http://img231.exs.cx/img231/6784/b17from2oclock25vj.jpg) (http://www.imageshack.us)
(http://img230.exs.cx/img230/680/f14bankingagainstmountains29dv.jpg) (http://www.imageshack.us)
(http://img113.exs.cx/img113/2418/f22afterburner20gc.jpg) (http://www.imageshack.us)
(http://img106.exs.cx/img106/8285/f117withparachute25qx.jpg) (http://www.imageshack.us)
(http://img106.exs.cx/img106/2756/preciousmetal0xv.jpg) (http://www.imageshack.us)
WHOOOMPH!!
The fastest jet I flew was the Meteor. And I only flew the B29 - & 14 others - but not the B17.
Thanks, Glyn