Think that I have finished but need confirmation on two answers
23ac Plane, for example, flying above Britain (12) I have
A?BR?V?A?I?N - all I can think of is ABBREVIATION but if so why - or if not what ?
Likewise 28ac Afflicted, become ill without treatment recommended initially (8) S?R?C?E? - is it STRICKEN - I can see SICK outside TR (for treatment?) but what about EN
Many thanks for the explanation - it is frustrating to get the right answers but not know why - but you have kindly solved the mystery - many thanks - and goodnight to all