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First Royal Australian Air Force F/A-18F takes flight

St. Louis, USA - Remaining 23 to be delivered between 2010 and 2011

Boeing has completed the maiden flight of the first Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) F/A-18F Super Hornet from Lambert International Airport in St. Louis. The aircraft had been unveiled on July 8 at the company's facilities (see AVIONEWS). Boeing will complete delivery of the first of 24 F/A-18Fs to the RAAF later this month, three months ahead of schedule. The remaining 23 Super Hornets, each...

AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency - 1107484
Rome, Italy, 07/22/2009 17:00
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency

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