30a) Almost conclude time's reached for takeoff (6) D---C- I think it is DEDUCT but might be DEDUCE . Cant work out whch way round the logic goes on clue - please explain. 18d) Put paid to it, with battle in action (8) -E-R-Y-d Figure must be BETRAYED but don't get the clue ? maybe BED for put paid to it bit but ? ?