Air Force trainers sought
PA Wellington The Air Force is looking at replacing its Strikemaster fleet of trainer aircraft, say Ministry of Defence briefing papers. ■ - Replacement of the Strikemaster aircraft was considered urgent, as problems with structural integrity, including wing
cracks, had been occurring since 1985. An R.N.Z.A.F. team had recently evaluated several possible replacement turbo-prop and jet trainer aircraft from around the world. The department planned to spend about $ll9 million on replacement planes, beginning in
1988-89. So far $72,900 had been spent on the evaluation. 1 • ‘’ ; . V The team was preparing a report on its findings before seeking Gov- : eminent approval to call for tenders, said.;the ■t papers prepared ftALthe new Minister, Mr TQard.
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