It is all a cunning sales ploy. Watch Lockheed and /or Boeing move in and sell NEW now there is nothing second hand for anyone to buy. Even the U. S. government admits they cannot account for half the weapons they have given Iraqis, obviously no sales receipts.

True the USN has nothing to fall back on! What few F/A-18’s in mothballs are wornout!:eek: Unfortunately, Boeing will be pushing for more and more Super Hornets?:eek: 😮 😮 Man, I hope we can hold out until the F-35 comes on line…………….:diablo: