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RAF IS RUNNING OUT OF PLANES

LONDON, Royal Air Force fleet is decreasing due to the fact that many jets are grounded, have computer problems or have been written off in training accidents. Raf is also having problems holding on to pilots because of the "golden hellos" offered by commercial airlines.

AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency - 10503
Rome, Italy, 04/02/2001 13:21
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency

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