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Old 28th Feb 2006, 12:37
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Skybolt? Cancelled because the USA no longer needed it, and to hell with the contract. The offer to let the UK take over the programme? Unaffordable.

F111? Offered at a ridiculously low price and against firm guarantees to ensure the cancellation of the TSR2 as competition. Immediately the TSR2 was cancelled the firm guarantees evaporated. Contract cancelled within a year.
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