"Scubabix" wrote in message
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Shows how good the F-86 is; I doubt any museum will have a flyable F/A-18
in its collection in 50 years time.

I don't know about that, the first flight of the F/A-18 was first flown 29
years ago.

Canada has had the CF-18 for a few years now. We are getting a replacement
but I certainly hope they don't retire the Hornet any time soon. Surely
there must be some low hours examples that could be painted up in new
Snowbirds colours and sent on their merry way?

Nick