Lightning grips Thai Gripen during final delivery. Read the whole story here.
The final three JAS39 Gripens for the Royal Thai Air Force were to arrive today at their new home of Surat Thani airbase in southern Thailand. A lightning strike to one the aircraft prevented this however. The three Gripens are now in India and will continue on to Thailand on wednesday. The delivery completes the Thai order for twelve JAS39C/D aircraft with Saab. The Gripens are flown in Thailand by 701st squadron ‘Sharks’, part of the 7th wing at Surat Thani.
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