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Saudi Arabia took delivery of the first two Eurofighters

London, UK - The deal includes a total of up to 72 aircraft

Saudi Arabia now has its Eurofighter Typhoon. In a ceremony held last week at BAE Systems facilities in Warton, England, the two aircraft have been delivered to the Arab kingdom in presence of aviation minister prince Khaled bin Sultan, of crown prince Sultan bin Abdul Aziz Al Saud and of British armed forces minister Bill Rammell. First announced in 2006, the deal was delayed due to presumed corruption...

AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency - 1105850
Rome, Italy, 06/16/2009 12:12
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency

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