A330 Mrtt - Kc30

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11th Dec 2007, 12:24

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A330 Mrtt - Kc30

Was not sure when the press release was going out, but just found this on the web

http://www.flightglobal.com/articles...with-f-16.html

pity I can't post the video

11th Dec 2007, 12:35

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With one of those on FSTA, and an UARSSI at the front the RAF will once again be a major player on the global stage.

Timing.

11th Dec 2007, 13:34

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"With one of those on FSTA"

Oh well, never mind...

11th Dec 2007, 22:56

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A bit like A.N.Other's Air Force is getting eh D-IFF?

16th Dec 2007, 06:54

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Meanwhile, I hear a rumour that the ageing Vickers FunBus may have to soldier on even longer - perhaps to 2020.

Someone tell me this isn't true......

16th Dec 2007, 09:53

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2020........wouldn't be surprised. And what with the Turks bombing the Kurds we could put 2 back in Incirlik.............happy days!

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Surely that would be 'keep AN aging Vickers Funbus flying to 2020? The fleet must only have a half-life of about 3 years after scrapping and robbing to keep others airborne. So, yes, kill half the fleet every 3 years and you could arguably still have one left in 2020.