The RN's Jetstream T.3 cock-up was a precursor to one of MoD's more entertaining episodes. The new ASR360 cloud and clunk radar was to be retro-fitted to the T.2, and then Hercules, VC10 and Nimrod AEW. When it was found not to work, and the T.3s became Admirals' Barges, in sheer frustration a senior RAF officer, visiting Emerson Radar, looked at their excellent colour/digital radar and said 'I want that'. The company launched production, while the VSO was quietly told upon his return to Blighty that he'd let a contract. It was cancelled.