RAAF Lead-in Fighter Programme – Overview

A Lead-in Fighter for the RAAF

The RAAF’s Lead-in Fighter programme to replace its Macchi MB-326Hs is rapidly gathering pace. In this issue Gerard Frawley reviews the background to the project while Bob Grimstead flies the Hawk 100. In our next issue we will review the Aermacchi MB-339, while in March we will study the McDonnell Douglas T-45 Goshawk.

Overview

The clock is running on Australia’s ageing fleet of Macchi MB-326 lead-in fighter trainers – their replacement is due in service by the turn of the century.

Plans to replace the Macchi in Australian service have been given consideration for almost as long as the aircraft has been in service. (In fact, the first ever edition of this magazine 18 years ago, carried a major feature on this very subject – Ed.)

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