That may be true now. But back in the sixties, Santa still used an outdated Block IA sleigh, known more for its aesthetic appeal rather than its intrinsic survivability. Defence systems were reduced to an elf tailgunner (instaled in the 40 against the Luftwaffe´s Grinch program) and a primitive ECM suit (codenamed "Special Delivery" by N…
That may be true now. But back in the sixties, Santa still used an outdated Block IA sleigh, known more for its aesthetic appeal rather than its intrinsic survivability. Defence systems were reduced to an elf tailgunner (instaled in the 40 against the Luftwaffe´s Grinch program) and a primitive ECM suit (codenamed "Special Delivery" by NATO, official name unknown). The reindeer lacked afterburners, elves were still conscripts and penetration was dependant on close cooperation with other members of the Christmas Alliance like the Three Wise Men ("Reyes Magos" program) operating from forward bases in the Middle East and Europe.
And it would be really nice to discuss Safeguard here, by the way.
SANTA--you must give this writer a blog for Christmas !*** and our beloved Lyndon will give it a classic side eye of approval. --** and the mighty and mighty expensive Safeguard was so awesome and terrifying at once
That may be true now. But back in the sixties, Santa still used an outdated Block IA sleigh, known more for its aesthetic appeal rather than its intrinsic survivability. Defence systems were reduced to an elf tailgunner (instaled in the 40 against the Luftwaffe´s Grinch program) and a primitive ECM suit (codenamed "Special Delivery" by NATO, official name unknown). The reindeer lacked afterburners, elves were still conscripts and penetration was dependant on close cooperation with other members of the Christmas Alliance like the Three Wise Men ("Reyes Magos" program) operating from forward bases in the Middle East and Europe.
And it would be really nice to discuss Safeguard here, by the way.
SANTA--you must give this writer a blog for Christmas !*** and our beloved Lyndon will give it a classic side eye of approval. --** and the mighty and mighty expensive Safeguard was so awesome and terrifying at once