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The Swiss F/A-18 Hornet reach the 50,000 flight hours

Berne, Switzerland - They are in fleet since January 1997

The fighters of type Boeing F/A-18 Hornet constitute the key-element of the Swiss Armed Forces. Today, on Tuesday October 21, 2008, the milestone of 50,000 flight hours has been reached with its 33 airplanes that compose its fleet. The jets in the Swiss skies are mainly employed for air Police service, both in the normal daily work and on the occasion of events as "World Economic Forum" (WEF) or "EURO...

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Rome, Italy, 10/21/2008 17:06
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency

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