Five U.S. Air Force refueling aircraft were reportedly severely damaged following an Iranian missile attack on a base in Saudi Arabia.
  • Englishgrinn@lemmy.caEnglish
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    2 months ago

    Yeah I dont know how the army does it, but civilian aircraft would have to be “repaired” by being stripped and rebuilt or they’d never be considered flight ready. The distinction between destroyed and damaged is just the Air Force saving face.