End Of An Era As RAF's Tristar Fleet Retires | Forces TV

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Published on March 27, 2014 12:13:22 PM ● Video Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ty9W3JBFY-8

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After 30 years of service, the RAF's fleet of Lockheed Tristar transport aircraft has officially retired. The type has been a mainstay for the RAF both in ferrying troops around the world and also for in-flight refuelling operations. It is being replaced by the new Voyager plane.

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