Originally Posted by
Ex FSO GRIFFO
That's a l a b o r Govt for ya....couldn't 'part them out' and sell to those who continue to operate them....ALL of Europe included.
"According to the 'Asia Pacific Defence Reporter' (APDR), the decision was signed off in secret to destroy them rather than try to sell them.""The publication suggests some expensive components such as gear boxes are being sold to New Zealand."