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Swiss Army: everything must go

Bern, Switzerland - From soldier's hats up to fighter aircraft

By next five years Switzerland’s Army must reduce its effectives to 220,000 units (from 360,000) and is expected to sell a part of its war means: from little instruments up to fighter helicopters and airplanes. 30 Alouette III choppers and 45 F-5 Tiger aircraft will be sold by auction such as occurred for 13 Mirage III light fighters sold off last November (see for details AVIONEWS). Also 200 68/88-tanks a...

AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency - 117349
Rome, Italy, 03/30/2005 14:07
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency

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