Widow Maker

A bit of aerospace stuff here about the 1960's Lockeeed bribery scandal as a reminder that all the BAE skulduggery with the Saudis, although deplorable, is nothing new in the arms trade.

And here's a German tribute to one of the results of that deal - Germany's adoption of the Lockheed F104 Strafighter, dubbed the "widow maker" for its accident record.

The previously anticipated computer replacement should be happening tomorrow; what with that and other activities, there will probably be a short blogopause.

See you after the hot flushes.