Indeed, JSFfan. And it would be hard to suggest that F-35 costs haven't already done the same. I haven't looked for a figure recently, but it must be 80% over budget already - or did I hear 90 from somewhere, you would probably know better than I? And we've still got a long way to go.
I don't think LO's version of the history is that far off. Anyway, I was really thinking more about Moomin's slightly brighter thoughts about the technology
'ok' in several areas from an industrial and technological point of view
Hopefully the Level 1 partner status will keep the UK in reasonably good shape there.