I agree ' the Americans would never bribe anyone ' - Hello German Starfighter ? I knew a lot of BAe Sales / Product Support people, and their usual moan in the 1980's / 90's was " all we're given to go up against the Americans with is a crate of warm brown ale !"
Presumably that might have changed, and anyone who can sell export Tornados deserves either a medal or a pointy hat in the corner of the room...
Reading of Mr.Turners' detention ( I met him briefly a few times, probably a great accountant but not all that interested being helpful to pleb's like me who actually did practical work in trying to make BAe look good ) - has put a very wide grin on my face - just tell me Lygo has been done for shoplifting or something, - that's a hypothetical joke Ray mate - and my time on Earth is complete !