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« Reply #15 on: January 05, 2005, 08:48:01 pm »
My info came from a source who was involved in the cancellation of the work being done by outside contractors.I assume they were brought in while the corps techs concentrated on PC-9 training. It was his opinion that the aircraft would not be reassembled.Was the work completed by Air Corps Techs?

The Marchetti going to the museum has been decided-according the curator the excellent Airman Michael Whealan. What hasn't been decided is whether it will be kept for the museum long term or sold off.

Fantastic news re the third Dauphin! It's a major turn around from the interview with the GOC back in April. Two were going in the summer and the last on was due to be retired last month. There must have been a gaping hole in the operational capability when the fleet was reduced.

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« Reply #16 on: January 07, 2005, 03:45:05 pm »
I think Mick may have been given some bum gen as 230 is currently mothballed but can fly again with little work. We think it will be either 229 or 231 which will go to the museum.

An air corps crew were always to do the IRAN on 225 and were only away from the job when they were in Pilatus on the PC9 course.

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« Reply #17 on: January 11, 2005, 08:26:56 pm »
Why is every-one suprised by the Indian Navy AIII's.?

Closer to home the Belgian Navy is opperating 3 AIII of the deck of their frigates.
They will be in use for some time to come.

Some pictures for you:










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« Reply #18 on: January 13, 2005, 07:32:54 pm »
Thanks Frank  '<img'>

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« Reply #19 on: January 13, 2005, 11:16:06 pm »
Fantastic, Aircraft and photos.
Who mentioned Jets

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« Reply #20 on: January 14, 2005, 12:50:00 am »
Great pics Guinness !

Makes me wonder why AC AIII's have never operated from L.E. Eithne ??