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It is a shame to see the 'Pig' treated this way, unfortunately this is the way for military equipment, at least they saved 7 for display. One of the boats I was on, HMAS Buccaneer was sunk as a target by NZ A-4's (ex RAN) in 1984, a rather inglorious end.
I was lucky enough to be a gunner on Patrol Boats and was subjected to a number of "anti ship strikes" by F-111's, to see one of these aircraft come in and attack you from the deck is one of the most mind numbing experiences, the noise, power and sheer shock of one of these things has to be seen to be believed, we, at least, knew they were coming, admittedly direction unknown, even then the surprise was complete, pity an enemy.....
Cheers
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