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The F-22 will not be showcased at "Paris Air Show"

Paris, France - USAF cancelled its fighter's participation due to availability reasons

The US Air Force (USAF) cancelled the participation of the stealth F-22 Raptor fighter to "Paris Air Show 2009", Paris-Le Bourget from June 15 to 21. The official reason given by Lockheed Martin's spokesman, Christopher Trippick, is a lack of availability of these aircraft at the moment, as they are required for other purposes. No further explanation has been given on the matter. However, some anonymous...

AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency - 1105804
Rome, Italy, 06/15/2009 15:01
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency

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