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Originally Posted by Bobby C
That's what I've read (in "Australian Aviation" ?)
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Must be right then!
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But the withdrawal of the 'bou would still leave a capability gap for several years until any new equipment arrives.
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Yep, but it's not like the Caribou is able to operate in a warzone. It has no secure comms, no EW or self protection capabilities, and runs on AvGas!
But if another tsunami or cyclone were to hit a near neighbour, it would certainly be missed.