Thanks for remembering that.

Just for comparison. F/A-18 Hornet: first flight in 1978, operational
since mid 1980s, modernized versions appearing in late 1980s/early
1990s, now entering service the next generations of this plane. Often
criticized as "too average plane", but on schedule, on costs, and
available for service.

V-22 Osprey: a great idea, but for years "permanently under
development", still eating money and taking lives, whereas CH-46 and
CH-53 to be replaced by it have to fly on the wings of prayers of
maintainers and aviators.

Is that really a good direction?;-)

Best regards,

Jacek