In article , Peter Stickney
writes
In article ,
Mike Marron writes:
Guy Alcala wrote:

I imagine the longevity of all of these (certainly the Shackleton) has more
to due with lack of money for replacement, than finding the right niche.

Exactly right. In the grand scheme of things the RAF really didn't
have much to brag about throughout the Cold War years compared
to their American and Soviet (and even French) counterparts. The Brits
certainly produced a good number of ass-kickin' Rock 'n Roll bands
back in the '60's and 70's though.

-Mike (can't get no satisfaction from a Shackleton) Marron

Oh, I dunno. As the Shackleton folks used to say when the RAF was
considering reconstituting the remaing Shack AEW Squadron as a
Canberra outfit, "Eight Screws beats two blow-jobs any time."

To each their own.


The Mk.3 Phase 3 gave you the best of both worlds: eight screws AND two
blow jobs (don't forget the 2 Vipers in the outer nacelles)! And all
that at a respectably leisurely pace...
--
Peter

Ying tong iddle-i po!