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Old 3rd Jan 2009, 12:01
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Jackonicko
 
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It sounds as though FLynx will be an excellent replacement for grey Lynx HMA3/8.

And for the No.847 Squadron 'Commando' Mk 7s.

You might even think that 70 FLynx would be about the right number to do the above (expanding the amphib attack/ISTAR/utility capability by a squadron, perhaps).

And it sounds as though FLynx isn't a bad way of augmenting the over-tasked and under-strength Apache force. (Mixed FLynx/AH Regiments, anyone?)

What's lacking is an AAC light utility helicopter to replace AH.Mk 9.......

AW149?

How is the size of the Flynx order rationalised? How many squadrons is it supposed to sustain?
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