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To: sukhoi-30mki
the RAF now has just eight pilots capable of undertaking ground attack missions in a Typhoon.

"Whilst this is sufficient at present..."

Sufficient for what? Putting on an airshow?

4 posted on 03/01/2011 8:11:09 PM PST by Leaning Right (Why am I carrying this lantern, you ask. I am looking for the next Reagan.)
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With this force they will assist in enforcing a “no fly” zone on Libya?


5 posted on 03/01/2011 9:24:04 PM PST by Oldexpat
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Tornado GR4s are still the primary ground attack planes of the RAF, but they are scheduled to be retired soon as more Eurofighters are delivered...


6 posted on 03/02/2011 4:10:25 PM PST by sinsofsolarempirefan
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