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From: henry@utzoo.UUCP (Henry Spencer)
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Subject: Re: Doing only that ...
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Date: Thu, 23-Aug-84 16:48:59 EDT
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Incidentally, if it is really desirable for the government to bail out
de Havilland Canada and Canadair -- I'm very much of two minds about
this one -- what about a truly radical idea:  why doesn't the government
BUY SOME AIRCRAFT?!?  The Armed Forces definitely could use some modern
transports (Dash-7 and Challenger both qualify, in slightly different
roles), definitely could use some Airborne Early Warning aircraft (like
the proposed AEW Challenger), and very badly need more maritime patrol
aircraft (e.g. the "Ranger" variant of the Dash-7).

This would appear to have a number of advantages.  The companies know
where they stand, and can run things their own way.  It would probably
be good for the export market.  The government would have something to
show for its investment.  It probably wouldn't cost us any more.  And
our Armed Forces might actually get some of the modern equipment they
so desperately need if we are to keep our international commitments.
-- 
				Henry Spencer @ U of Toronto Zoology
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