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teapoo

16th Feb 2004 08:58

RAAF pigs that fly

Just some questions. how long will the pig reamin in service? when will they stop training pilots to fly the mighty beast? and will the orion be able to survive as a strike aircraft in a combat arena?

Ang737

16th Feb 2004 09:27

I have heard that by 2010 all Pigs will be replaced... Check the military forums

Torres

16th Feb 2004 10:47

Defence have already announced a retirement date (for budgetary purposes) for the Pigs.

Cougar

17th Feb 2004 11:01

2010 is correct according to the Australians 14 Nov 03 Interview with CAF.

ugly	19th Feb 2004 06:04

Latest Aus Aviation has an interest article disputing the cost figures used to justify the early pig retirement.

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