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Old May 5th, 2012, 02:43 AM
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Fallout Re: Jets & Planes but no UAV's here.

I've posted some articles concerning the issues with the F-22 over the last year with has cost a pilot his life. Several pilots are now refusing to fly the F-22 over the hypoxia issues amongst others. Some in congress and in the field are openly questioning if the plane is simply too advanced. The ref below covers the pilot issues from the 60 Minutes news program airing this Sunday @ 7pm EST. This is for FYI...
http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-18560_16...;videoMetaInfo

And a little news on the F-35 front which is indicative of the current overall situation in delaying buys or reducing them to include both which is the case for the U.S. where it's looking more life late 2016 to 2018. Some are already saying the Russian/Indian PAK-FA is looking like it'll be a better fifth gen fighter overall.
http://www.defensenews.com/article/2...text|FRONTPAGE

Regards,
Pat
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