Visiting multi-starred wheel talking to the chaps in a Buccaneer crewroom in the mid '70s:
VMSW:" So, although we didn't get our F111s, the dear old Bucc will soldier on for a few more years yet, but soon you'll all be flying the TSR2"
Bucc Chap:" No we won't - it was cancelled 10 years ago"
VWSM:" Sorry, slip of the tongue. I meant, of course, the AFVG!"
BC:" Except that was cancelled 8 years ago!!"
VWSM:" Well the M, MC...what's it called?"
BC:" MRCA?"
VWSM:" Yes, of course. MRCA. Well, must go now, so many people to talk to, so little time. Carry on chaps"
A man who clearly knew his ar$e from his elbow. Not. The 'few more years yet' turned out to be 20!!