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Fri Jul 07, 2006 5:51 pm

The six finalists considered by the Air Force included Lightning II, Spitfire II, Cyclone, Reaper, Black Mamba (a deadly snake) and Piasa (a mythical man-eating bird.)

Can you imagine trying to impress some girl by saying
"Ya baby, I'm a Piasa Driver"?????????

Cyclone-a carnival ride
Reaper-farm machinery
Black Mamba-some chick from the movie Dr. No??

I'm starting to understand why they picked Lightning II

Fri Jul 07, 2006 10:52 pm

i wonder how much $$$$$$ this naming process is costing the already over burdened tax payer :? i don't think i want to know!!
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