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Old 18th Jul 2023, 10:06
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Originally Posted by Krystal n chips
OK, slight thread drift here please

Looking at the many types on display at RIAT, it was noticeable how many were formerly operated by the RAF, but which are still being operated by other nations.

All we need next year is for the Indian A.F, to send a couple of Jags to more or less complete the line up.
It's gratifying to see that other air forces can use our cast-offs; it has long been the case. It's also worth noting that many of our surviving WW2 warbirds are only alive today because they were operated long after their sell-by date by other air forces.
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