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Old 7th Oct 2008, 20:22
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You can just imagine the state of three AAR equipped KC-135Rs deemed 'surplus'.

And all for a mere $1.1 Bn.......

Helix promised to cost £400 m, integrated on Nimrod R. What price for three second hand A300/310/330/340?

Which, before anyone gripes, would give a vastly superior capability.
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