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To: Ilaine who wrote (30575)	5/24/2002 3:35:17 PM
From: Bilow	Respond to of 281500

Hi CobaltBlue; Re: "I wonder if it is possible for them to have better trained armies without transforming their society in a way that they don't want?" This is probably true to an extent, but it's not exactly an excuse for us to sleep sounder. The Germans were able to have a fairly effective army without transforming their society into one that was particularly peaceful. By the way, WW2 aircraft fans (as well as Blue Oyster Cult fans, I suppose) will be happy to learn that Boeing engineers, with the assistance of the US military and the Messerschmitt company has allowed a private company to put the ME-262 back in production. $2 million each. No weapons or swastikas (on the first two). If you like old aircraft, this is will be a fun site for ya: stormbirds.com stormbirds.com -- Carl