LOL! Great one on the airline ad Manolo!!!
I know you was kiddin! Actually I have always been fascinated by languages, even though I do not speak any except of course English. Most languages, especially Spanish, French and Latin based languages are somewhat easy to read at least in certain degree aside from looking up key words.
Well observed notes on the ballistics as well as the excellent observation on the armour if not properly cared for. The desert regions would have probably been an exception, and the long standing images of old cars sitting out there for many decades is something I have seen personally often in travels.
All best regards,
Jim