The Guardian - Cryptic crossword No 23,874 - Sep 18 2006

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A course in aviation FLIGHTPATH
A rise for flying men, now well off AFAR
Acting so strangely when in doubt AGNOSTIC
An air of simplicity appropriate for a sailor''s accessories? DITTYBAG
As a rule, it lacks civility MARTIALLAW
Car and lorry close after crash ROLLSROYCE
Chest is tender after cold COFFER
Choose not to be involved with pot? OPTOUT
Editorial boss LEADER
Extension of a letter, say ANNEXE
Find love on the German river ODER
Fled before the start of the storm RANT
His cricket records still stand today WISDEN
I breathe fresh air in the peninsula IBERIA
Is unable to lean over CANT
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Made eyes flushed, although on the sheltered side LEERED
Movie queen from the continent AFRICAN
Not believing a lot can be changed FATALISTIC
One abandoned by actors on tour CASTAWAY
One in favour of being paid? PRO
One who didn't strike Shakespeare as a sword carrier SCABBARD
Open boat in spill LIGHTER
Picture house ARTGALLERY
Plans to give scope to people in the arts ARRANGEMENTS
Pull away from the east TOW
Scot gets lift with sailors on the Moray Firth NAIRN
She provides flying courses STEWARDESS
We hear forty of the Romans do better EXCEL
What had P. Rubens at his disposal? PAINTBRUSHES
When one chooses, return thanks to Shakespeare ATWILL