Harold Wilson, George Brown and Healey, were the up and comming PM and gang, they could not face down the unions with the amount of cash the TSR2 was needing , plus the now much written about knowledge that Wilson and others were in the pocket of the Rooshians.
The ex colony of The god ole boys were offering such goodies as the F111 and the Phantom as a VERY cheap stand in, so to cash strapped Wilson and his gang of misfits this seemed the easy way out, the rest as they say is history.
My father in law worked for English Electric at that time, and he was one of many people who was tasked to destroy press tools and other such priceless items and spares whilst being closely watched to ensure rigid compliance .
Sniff out the Rooshian connection with The Gannex wearing Pipesmoker, then you will start to find reasons.
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Peter R-B
