"Henry J Cobb" wrote in message
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| http://www.abc.net.au/ra/newstories/...es_1084419.htm
| The Indonesian air force will buy eight more Sukhoi jet fighters from
| Russia to add to its existing four.
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| And in response Australia is retiring her F-111s without replacement?
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| Comeon Aussies, join the USA, you've bled enough for it.
|
| -HJC



Come back in 5 years, let's see how many of these new jets that the Indos
can launch with half a day's notice. Maintenance and training aren't
really strong in the region and Sukhois make expensive craters.







Cheers


Dave Kearton