New Chinooks in service-after 15 year delay!

[Angry Turnip]

Two new Chinook Mk 3`s have finally been delievered to the RAF 15 years after they were purchased by the MOD-they have spent the last 8 years being upgraded by Boeing at Boscombe Down.
 
Must have been on a part time basis if it took 8 years to complete two aircraft
 
More here  http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/8457067.stm

[casper]

Probably given as a reward to the new recruits - 'Here son, good job on that Tornado. As a reward go and stick a new rivet in that Chinook over there'

[iCardboardRobot]

Probably given as a reward to the new recruits - 'Here son, good job on that Tornado. As a reward go and stick a new rivet in that Chinook over there'

oh how very cynical casper lol