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Old 19th Jun 2008, 06:19
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RAAF B707's

PointOFive. Yes the B707 has been fitted out for specific VIP tasks, temporarily, the fit then being removed and one class economy style seating reinstalled. You stated that two B707's, as part of the VIP fleet, had been replaced. My response was intended to point out that the B707 was NEVER PART OF 34 SQN VIP FLEET. They were initially operated as part of 37 Squadron (33 Flight) and later by 33 Squadron. I may be being pedantic, however the fact remains they were never on strength with 34 Squadron. By the way, the VIP fitout came with the aircraft from Qantas, they having put it in place on previous occasions when chartered by the Australian government for VIP tasks.
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