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www.latribune.fr/entreprises-finance/industrie/aeronautique-defense/vente-de-63-mirage-f1-francais-a-l-atac-743632.html
ATAC company (Textron subsidiary) is buying 63 old Mirage F1 for fighter pilots training purpose. Between 30 to 45 aircrafts could fly easily, the remaining would (or will ?) need a big servicing work. Last flight in French Armée de l'Air occurred 3 years ago, for 14th of July (Fête nationale = National day) parade.
I am surprised that no US planes used were available. Maybe the reason is the high versatility of French fighters, US fighters seeming to me more specialized.
ATAC company (Textron subsidiary) is buying 63 old Mirage F1 for fighter pilots training purpose. Between 30 to 45 aircrafts could fly easily, the remaining would (or will ?) need a big servicing work. Last flight in French Armée de l'Air occurred 3 years ago, for 14th of July (Fête nationale = National day) parade.
I am surprised that no US planes used were available. Maybe the reason is the high versatility of French fighters, US fighters seeming to me more specialized.