The gynecological case for the Avro Arrow
General Lewis MacKenzie concludes his condemnation of the F-35 and argument for the Avro Arrow thusly.
Critics of this author will opine, “What does a retired Infantry general know about fighter aircraft?” I can only remind them that a significant number of gynaecologists are men and to the best of my knowledge not one of them has ever given birth.
The Prime Minister’s Office says the Arrow won’t fly.
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