We had to do all of these. One of my teachers at 16 said we would soon be filling in tax returns (no computers back then) and we should know how to protect ourselves from missing out on our money. Did about 12 returns for homework assignments.....
The Swedish Grippen was the potential alternative approved by DoD if I recall correctly. Cheaper, less advanced. Now that the training has already begun for RCAF on the chosen option, it won't be too easy to pull a mid-river changing of horses....
Interesting observations in the past week by a couple of retired Secretaries of State that previous US strategy of non-proliferation of nukes early on was to comfort West Germany, Japan and South Korea that they did not need to develop their own weapons. Probably would not take too long for any...
Been a while since I was there, but Emma definitely was into taking charge that day if you like that sort of thing. And not in a gentle, sweetheart way..... :)
It was an interesting decision though. Makes one wonder just what on earth makes people decide to engage against the resources of either the administrative system or judicial system.