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Old 19th Sep 2007, 11:21
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ambidextrous
 
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Angel Waste & Blundering in the MOD

AEO-Of course it all goes to BAE, squillions & squillions of taxpayers money straight to BAE shareholders!
In return, BAE deliver obsolescent kit, overweight & overbudget, which almost invariably doesn't work as advertised. Remember Tornado F.3, Nimrod AEW, SA80 mark one etc
You want it to work?, Yes, we can arrange that Sir, just pay squillions & squillions more for a product improvement programme.
Meanwhile, the Army are short of CAS, Helicopters which work & Transports which can reliably get their troops in/out of operations/leave on time.
with fraternal greetings, ambi
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