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Saturday, May 14, 2011

SAAF grounds Hawks

Hawk trainerThe South African Air Force has grounded its fleet of 24 BAE Systems Hawk Mk120 lead-in fighter trainers after one experienced an engine surge during a fly-by to celebrate Freedom Day last year.

Air Force chief Lieutenant General Carlo Gagiano says the move was precautionary.

He added the aircraft, assigned to 85 Combat Flying School at AFB Makhado landed safely.

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