19% Of Marine Aircraft Down For Repairs; Paying For Mistakes Of 1970s

19% Of Marine Aircraft Down For Repairs; Paying For Mistakes Of 1970s
19% Of Marine Aircraft Down For Repairs; Paying For Mistakes Of 1970s

CAPITOL HILL: Marines pride themselves on being ready for anything. But as of today, 19 percent of their air fleet is out of action “long-term” awaiting repairs and spares, the deputy commandant for aviation said today. “It’s 158 — actually, today, 159 aircraft — that the taxpayer paid $8.4 billion dollars for,” said Lt. Gen.…