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First air refuelling for Swedish Gripen pilots
Stockholm, Sweden - They will attend a one-week course for these operations
For the first time ever, Swedish unit pilots have successfully refuelled the Saab JAS 39 Gripen fighter aircraft in mid-air. Air refuelling has been possible ever since the C/D version of the Gripen fighter was introduced in 2007 and it is now time for the Swedish pilots to receive training. The new capability allows pilots to fly up to eight hours at a time and, thus, cover considerably longer distances. Three...
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency - 1111351
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency