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I think ginge's must be a down clue- FL(y stra)IGHT without artsy (affected) ascending.

Cargo, jettisoned again, has left on its mission to Mars (6)

Updating my #23:

Escape from Florida to British Isle, not west. (6)

Just under an hour to go.
28 clues from 13 setters.

I hope to publish the result before 7 p.m. (UK time).

Thanks for all your entries. As usual it has been so difficult to choose between those I like best.

Honorable mentions for jono's ingenious @6, mathprof's nod to the Crimean War @10, dorrien's delightfully succinct @21, avoiding the trap of 'all birds' because some are flightless. Buddy @11, I mention you too - loved it but this is a family show today.

Annoyingly for tyke51 I have his @17 and @25 in bronze and silver position; perhaps 'Conflict consuming left wing' would have given it more momentum (British political in-joke).

My winner is Aristophanes @28. He is welcome to take advantage of the US version of storey/storeys, which become story/stories.

Exodus theme as connection between stories (6)

Well done, Aristo. I wonder if you or the others have booked flights online? Your prize is to hear about this experience. If you are enjoying it, beware of two false endings; wait until the percussionist leaves the stage. Sorry if there is an intrusive ad to skip.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HPyl2tOaKxM&list=RDHPyl2tOaKxM&start_radio=1&t=0

Postscript: dorrien, my 'all birds' comment is superfluous because obviously they wouldn't be a flight!

Well done Aristo - a worthy winner! Thanks Paulh - believe it or not I considered giving my @25 the very tweak you suggest!

Nice one Aristo; thanks for hosting and the mention ph. Perhaps I should have saved that entry for "Clueless After Hours."

Congrats aristo and thanks paulH - also for the hilarious clip!

Congrats Aristo, thanks Paul and cheers for the honourable mention, enjoyed the clip!
Stay tuned for PR, see you all shortly...