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Offline Irish251

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Sale price of Air Corps Alouettes
« on: February 04, 2010, 09:57:05 am »
I came across this recent written Dáil reply on the sale of the six Alouette IIIs, which people may find of interest:

http://www.kildarestreet.com/wrans/?id=2010-01-20.838.0

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Re: Sale price of Air Corps Alouettes
« Reply #1 on: February 04, 2010, 03:27:28 pm »
Interesting indeed, thanks!
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Re: Sale price of Air Corps Alouettes
« Reply #2 on: February 05, 2010, 09:28:44 pm »
Given that the total sale price was €1.43 million for the six A3's incl parts and tools...what would people here estimate that each chopper was worth? €100k €200k ?

Personally I think the tender price was very good.

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Re: Sale price of Air Corps Alouettes
« Reply #3 on: February 05, 2010, 10:32:50 pm »
The question would arise as to whether the aircraft were sought as fliers or just for parts.  Also, they were most likely due maintenance checks if they were to continue flying and the oldest machines in the fleet were well over 40 years old.  All of these would be factors in relation to the price a buyer would be willing to pay.

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Re: Sale price of Air Corps Alouettes
« Reply #4 on: February 06, 2010, 08:05:26 pm »
Intresting read. I hope the helis go to a good home. :airforce_cool: :ireland:

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Re: Sale price of Air Corps Alouettes
« Reply #5 on: February 12, 2010, 09:43:25 am »
given that Alouettes are still very much wanted, I do hope they keep on flying!
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