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Brazilian Air Force: 12 Mirage aircraft will end service in late 2013

Brasilia, Brazil - They have been continuing tooperate for two more years with respect with what initially established

Brazilian ministry of defence announced that it will retire its 12 Mirage aircraft at the end of December this year. A spokesman who wanted to remain anonymous said: "Through logistical efforts, we managed to extend their service life by an extra two years. They should have stopped flying in 2011". Meanwhile, Brasilia government is considering various alternatives for the aircraft that will replace...

AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency - 1154562
Rome, Italy, 08/07/2013 10:19
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency

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