RAAF Hawk 127 fleet clocks 100,000 flying hours

Posted on May 21, 2016May 20, 2016 by alert5

The Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) Hawk 127 fleet has achieved 100,000 flying hours, after being in service for 15 years.

Officer Commanding Tactical Fighter Systems Program Office, Group Captain David Langlois, Officer Commanding Number 78 Wing, Group Captain Terry van Haren, DSM and BAE Systems Director Steve Dury with the certificate of 100,000 flying hours. *** Local Caption *** The Royal Australian Air Force has reached a milestone of 100,000 Hr flight time on the Hawk 127 Fleet which is a significant milestone in the life cycle of a fast jet system. — Officer Commanding Tactical Fighter Systems Program Office, Group Captain David Langlois, Officer Commanding Number 78 Wing, Group Captain Terry van Haren, DSM and BAE Systems Director Steve Dury with the certificate of 100,000 flying hours.

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