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Old 1st Mar 2008, 23:21
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Another thing to consider.... How many KC-135s are there at the moment? 450 is it? Was this contract not for less than 200 frames? Does that not leave space for future procurement, or is the USAF going to reduce its tanker fleet by around 60%? And what of the National Guard et al?
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