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British Nimrods requiring safety modifications to temporarily cease flying

London, UK - The precautionary measure adopted after expert technical advice

As a precautionary measure based on expert technical advice all RAF Nimrods that have not been fitted with replacement fuel seals and engine bay hot air ducts are to temporarily cease flying after 31 March 2009, Minister for the Armed Forces Bob Ainsworth has announced yesterday, Monday 9 March 2009. This also means that all Nimrods operating overseas will be temporarily withdrawn until early Summer....

AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency - 1100937
Rome, Italy, 03/10/2009 16:33
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency

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