Setback: Leaks when the Voyager refuels jets have led to concerns it will be delayed entering service
£10Billion Spent On Refuelling Planes Which Don't Work On RAF Jets -- Daily Mail
A £10billion fleet of refuelling planes for the RAF have been found to suffer leaks when they fill up British jets.
Tests have shown connecting pipes leak on the Voyagers when they try to resupply Tornado jets - although they work fine when used by American fighters.
It is feared the latest glitch to affect the aircraft, also used to evacuate battlefield casualties and transport troops, could delay their entry into service.
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More News On Britain's New Refuelling Planes Unable To Supply RAF Jets
RAF tests reveal refuelling leaks -- Press Association
£10bn refuel planes don’t work for RAF -- The Sun
AirTanker pipes leak during Tornado refuelling -- Reuters
New Refueling Voyager Planes Found Incompatible With British Jets -- Defense World
My Comment: Unbelievable.
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