Why Did the Government Continue to Fund Building the F-111

question 31

Multiple Choice

Why did the government continue to fund building the F-111 fighter bomber even though it was declared obsolete?

• A) It had an unbreakable contract with General Dynamics.
• B) The F-111 would be the world's largest aircraft.
• C) It would keep people employed and the company afloat.
• D) The F-111 could still be used for transport.

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