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Old 3rd July 2007 | 16:35
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From: Far West Wessex
I sense a little bit of the old white-scarf-and-Brylcreem-wot-do-they-ever-do-for-Tommy-Atkins coming through here.

But what can go from a standing start to anywhere in a 600 mile circle inside an hour, whether or not the natives are cooperating, ID the good guys and the bad guys, and place ordnance within 5-10 metres of the latter, all on its own and without breaking a sweat? (Hint: it's not a helicopter or a tank.)

What can cover the same kind of distance and then launch a missile that will defeat the toughest air defenses and nail the President's dunny? (Hint: it's not a frigate.)

And do self-escorted ISR, given the appropriate pod? (Hint: it's not a drone.)

And what are the longest-serving weapon systems in most countries? (Hint: they're not warships.)

Yes. Fighters are toys.
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