"Laurie & Jacques" wrote in message
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You are right! $$ rules! Canada, I believe has only two to three
operational squadrons of CF-18s. Another for Training new pilots. the
rest are spar parts, or if you wish, spares. Just the same, they will be
buying new planes. They have to. No way getting around it.

Jacques

Isn't that stupid? We mothball our best aircraft and cut flying time and
training time. I hope they don't do the same thing with the F-35 once it
gets here.

Nick