I recently visited Hughenden Manor, where I heard a very interesting talk on its role during World War II.

The map makers who interpreted the reconnaissance photos of bombing targets in Germany, and drew the maps for the Bomber Command aircrews to use during air raids were stationed there.

Another related fact was the part played by the furniture factories of High Wycombe, where the highly skilled craftsmen built the wooden airframes for the Mosquito fighter- bomber which was used for taking these photos, due to its high speed and ability to outpace the German fighters.

It then occurred to me that if there was another conflict, this feat could no longer be accomplished. Wycombe no longer has any furniture factories, nor any skilled craftsmen, just warehouses and housing estates.

Richard Churn, Chalfont St Peter