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Bush Senior praises 'special relationship' 27th September 2002 ormer US President George Bush Senior today praised the historical close relationship between Britain and the United States. Mr Bush was joined by the Prince of Wales as principal guests of honour at the rededication ceremony of the American Air Museum at the Imperial War Museum, Duxford, Cambs. Mr Bush said: "This relationship is a major reason why I look to the future I'm an unabashed optimist. "Despite the current war against terror which will go on because of its shadowy nature, it's not going to be a signing over of the peace treaty on the US Missouri. "It's a very different kind of war but despite that and despite the Iraqi regime and other dangers we must confront in an unpredictable world, I still believe that the collective commitment of the international community to a new order of freedom with justice and democracy will continue to mould a kinder, gentler world for generations to come." Mr Bush said the special bond between the two countries had been created "amid the rubble" of the Second World War between US President (Franklin D) Roosevelt and Prime Minister Winston Churchill. He said: "The relationship really saved the world. A special relationship was formed and is one that still shapes global events today." Mr Bush said he had worked to continue the relationship when he was president with both Margaret Thatcher and John Major. The former 41st president of the USA was speaking at a special ceremony to rededicate the museum which was opened in 1997 by the Queen. It now serves as a memorial for the 30,000 US airmen who gave their lives while flying from British bases during the Second World War. The Prince of Wales echoed the former president's comments about the link between Britain and America. Describing the museum as a truly Anglo-American project, Charles added: "It symbolises a continuing bond between our two countries." He said that bond had gone from strength to strength over the years. Speaking about the museum, the Prince said: "This museum is not just a static reminder of an era that's long since past, but a living exhibit that represents the enormous technological advances in the field of powered flight." He said it was fitting that next year marks the 100th anniversary of the first Wright brothers' flight and the exhibits at Duxford were a testament to the achievements of the last century. A museum would not have been possible without the "incredible generous help of all our American friends", adding that it was a fitting memorial to the thousands of airmen who lost their lives. He said that for those who were born after the last war, the museum is an opportunity to acknowledge and pay tribute to those who sacrificed their lives for others. Earlier in the day both Mr Bush and the Prince were given separate tours of the Museum. Mr Bush, 78, was escorted by the patron of the museum, the Duke of Kent and spent a great deal of time looking at a replica of a Grumman Avenger torpedo bomber - the sort he flew himself during the Second World War. Mr Bush carried out 58 combat missions in the Pacific during the war and had to bail out on one of them when his plane was hit. He was later picked up by colleagues. After posing for photographs in front of the plane, Mr Bush asked one of the photographers for a copy and even left his business card that simply said: "George Bush." Both he and the Prince met veteran airmen who had been based in Britain during the war. Colonel Robert Vickers, of Albuquerque, New Mexico, met the Prince and said: "He said we looked fit enough to fly still and asked if we did. He was a very charming man." The two special guests met briefly before a lunch and Mr Bush revealed to Charles that his wife Barbara was the future King's "number one American fan." 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