We're not so bad off after all!

Political pundits and military analysts who scoff Canada's continued use of the antiquated Westland/Sikorsky Sea King naval helicopter need only look Down Under to see that we're not alone. They're going to be replaced in 2010, around the same time we should get our new toys.

And if that's not enough, there are other armed forces who will be using older aircraft for far longer *coughB52coughcough*