Originally Posted by
XR219
Well, if the
original order for the Chinook hadn't been cancelled, it
might have entered service in 1968...
Yep, people are unaware that the RAF did order 30 odd in the mid 1960's and the order was cancelled at around about the same time as the F111K (shortage of dollars in the piggy bank was a big thing back then in weapons procurement for whoever was in power). Labour did however make up for it next time they were in office (thanks to an under-spend if memory serves).