European Stars and Stripes (Newspaper) - June 24, 1991, Darmstadt, Hesse                                Lots of bombs lots of interest at the Paris air show where weapons Are big business. 7 marketing military merchandise continued from Page 15 firms but also by american military personnel about 200 of whom wore flown to the air show from installations in Europe and the United states. Included were a number of pilots who saw action in the persian Gulf such an arrangement went far beyond previous government approved marketing efforts at air shows and it Drew rave reviews from the defense Industry companies revealed Iri the fact that pilots who flew the f-1 be f 15c and f-16 fighters As Well As Ottier aircraft during the Gull War were Able to discuss their planes Quot Seifo Manrice with potential buyers the pilots took turns. Meeting visitors in the Static display Aida whore u s military air planes  . And they held private discussions with corporate vips. It helps to let a potential buyer talk to an unbiased person someone who will just Tell them what the plane can do a said Bob Browning manager of Middle fast business development for Mcdonnell Douglas corp Quot most countries would Raffier listen to the operator than have me Tell them How a plane performs a Mcdonnell Douglas Hopes to sell More combat aircraft including f-.15s and f/a-t8 hornets in the Middle fast Brov Vamg said. Mcdonnell Douglas handed out promotional pamphlets touting both planes in Paris while Browning and others referred to attacks on tragic Aid ields and other targets Early in the War As the Quot big Mac attack planes made by Mcdonnell Douglas did much of the damage Browning said particularly the f-15c, which destroyed a total of 34 iraqi aircraft. Marine corps capt. John Scott Walsh who was shot Down Over Kuwait by a surface to air missile while flying a Mcdonnell Douglas av-8b harrier was one Pilot Happy to speak with business executives. Walsh who is assigned to the 542nd Marine attack so of Cherry Point Marine corps air station  after his. Harrier was hit and set ablaze Jan 17. He parachuted to safety. ,. A. Walsh said he believes the department of defense. Relaxed its rules on military personnel mixing with defense contractors Lor the Paris show because the aerospace. Industry is More competitive than Ever. He also said european government s help their defense firms make s ales a a a a nevertheless. Browning said Many  remain uneasy about the possibility that tighter than Ever u s. Government restrictions on the Sale of military aircraft and conventional weapons in the Middle East could become part of an International agreement Quot affecting the legion later this summer. Mcdonnell Douglas Quot wants reasonable and consistent sales rules Browning said Quot we not Only need the governments assistance at an shows. We need the assistance in Washington to move rapidly and address the requests for sales that have come in from. The Middle fast Quot the u s government needs to create the Light atmosphere Quot Slick promotions and serious discussions Are part of the air show scene. A amps photos by Gus Schuettler Patriot missile systems Are in demand. Page 16 a the stars and stripes monday june 24, 1991