[another cricket]

I had not heard of this. Can you give a few more details or a link? Sounds like a fun read.

a.cricket

[SJackson]

Funny story.

The Cherbourg Boats-halfway down the page

Also here The Israeli Intelligence Services; Deception and Covert Action Operations under Technology Acquisition/ Counter Proliferation, with a reminder of how, when the French refused to sell Israel the Mirage III fighter, Israel stole the plans and built them themselves.

[SJackson]

Funny story.

The Cherbourg Boats-halfway down the page

Also here The Israeli Intelligence Services; Deception and Covert Action Operationsunder Technology Acquisition/ Counter Proliferation, with a reminder of how, when the French refused to sell Israel the Mirage III fighter, Israel stole the plans and built them themselves.