• JVT038
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    10 months ago

    NL is looking into donating 42 F16’s which is literally every F16 they have. To be fair, they won’t really be missed, because they were already phased out due to the new F35 models that are mainly used.

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      10 months ago

      I’m curious how many they can donate as flying planes, as some have been scavenged for parts for the ones in active service. The Dutch press doesn’t give numbers though.

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          10 months ago

          Engines are useful too, as are flaps, canopy,… (no clue which parts are missing, but they are grounded for a reason)