Dozens Of F-16s Grounded By Funding Cuts
November 09 2010
Reductions in the Dutch defense budget are forcing the Dutch air force to keep more of its F-16 fighters on the ground, reports defense-aerospace.com.
According to the Dutch military union, ACOM, around two-thirds of the 87 F-16s are grounded because they require maintenance.
The balance of the fleet is kept in flying condition by cannibalizing parts from other airplane, union officials said.
There is also said to be widespread disapproval among air force personnel over the...
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