UK RAF prepares package of cuts
09 October 2007
The UK Royal Air Force's (RAF's) Air Command is considering disbanding frontline Tornado GR.4 squadrons and closing training and helicopter bases because of budget shortfalls in the July 2007 Comprehensive Spending Review (CSR).
UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) officials close to the CSR process have told Jane's that the proposed force structure cuts also include keeping the RAF's veteran Tornado F.3 air-defence aircraft in service until 2015 because of delays in bringing the Eurofighter Typhoon into service at RAF Leuchars in Scotland.
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09 October 2007
The UK Royal Air Force's (RAF's) Air Command is considering disbanding frontline Tornado GR.4 squadrons and closing training and helicopter bases because of budget shortfalls in the July 2007 Comprehensive Spending Review (CSR).
UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) officials close to the CSR process have told Jane's that the proposed force structure cuts also include keeping the RAF's veteran Tornado F.3 air-defence aircraft in service until 2015 because of delays in bringing the Eurofighter Typhoon into service at RAF Leuchars in Scotland.
Full story
http://www.janes.com/news/defence/air/jdw/jdw071009_1_n.shtml