Date: Tue, 28 Oct 2003 17:07:46 -0500
From: Bill Bradley <senatornopsamAMstargate.net>
Subject: Re: Whats the big deal about the Viggen?



Mark Gerritsma wrote:
> Searching with Google for JAS-37 gives a lot of hits, but you may be
> right. This wouldn't be the first time something went wrong during the
> naming of a plane. The Blackbird was originally designated RS-71, but
> later redesignated to SR-71, because some US minister made a mistake
> during a presentation.

        That "minister" would be President Johnson.

        Bill

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