Canada has yet to select specific Australian F-18s – structural wear will be monitored

The process to acquire the 18 used F-18s from Australia has started. Costing information is being exchanged as negotiations work out a final price-tag for the jets. Government officials say because the Canadian Forces has worked closely over the years with Australia, they have a pretty good understanding of the fleet. Key in the selection of the 18 planes will obviously be the amount of structural wear affecting each plane as well as the upgrades that have been done. Here is what a senior govern