OK - I'll play...

My pick?? The Lockheed S-3B, completely retro fitted with the best
ASW gear it had in the past.

Why? My prediction is that CBG's are going to really need some
organic ASW assetts at some point in the next 8 to 10 years.

BTW - the last S-3B squadron will be decommissioned, and the Wing
disestablished, at NAS Jax at the end of January '09.

Regards,

On 22 Nov 2008 23:41:23 GMT, Jim wrote:

Looks like time to return to our roots. So here is a variation of a post
I've used over the years. Let's hear from some aviators.

The scenario: Our nation is in a major conflict. You have been tasked
to go to AMARC at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base to retrieve and reactivate
airframes for service. Due to the magic of science any engine or weapons
system can be adapted to those old airframes.

So what will you pick? Why?