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USAF announces return of F-22 "Raptor" aircraft

Washington, USA - Following their grounding period of 4 months and a half

The entire fleet of last generation fighter jets F-22 "Raptor", grounded in May (see AVIONEWS) due to problems in the oxygen generator system reported by several drivers describing the symptoms as similar to those deriving from hypoxia - lack of oxygen. After a series of incidents that occurred in 5 months, the US Air Force decided to temporarily suspend the use of 160 units, which have been subject...

AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency - 1133993
Rome, Italy, 09/20/2011 10:16
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency

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