Originally Posted by
Heathrow Harry
I don't think ANY postwar program has led to a 5 times original planned purchase.................................
I think that is kind of the point....
The relevant word in your post is "postwar"
Militaries are for war.
Yes, we have been living through one of the most peaceful times in history. History suggests that it won't last.
Do you see anything in the world today that leads you to believe that there won't be a proper war in the next 20yrs?
I suspect that some of the Vietnam purchases got a lot bigger than expected.....