"Scott Ferrin" wrote in message
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On 16 Dec 2003 01:07:51 GMT, (BUFDRVR) wrote:

Why bother, when it is of little value and
is extremely subjective in nature?

Which I was unaware of prior to this thread. The clear cut way it was
explained
to me led me to believe there was a formal catagorization process.

Trying to develop half-generation steps
just makes it even more cumbersome and subject to debate.

To date, I've never heard anyone use the terminology "4th plus" or "4.5",
but
hey I'm a bomber guy what the hell do I know?


BUFDRVR

"Stay on the bomb run boys, I'm gonna get those bomb doors open if it
harelips
everyone on Bear Creek"


Wouldn't the BUFF be considered a 2nd generation bomber? ;-)

Yeah, and now flown by fifth generation crews...