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Air Force Resumes C-17 LAIRCM Modifications

Thursday, November 1st, 2012

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The Air Force resumed work on the C-17 Large Aircraft Infrared Countermeasures System (LAIRCM) at Robins AFB, Ga., after a two year delay, according to a service statement. The modification line restarted with a new crew of sheet metal and aircraft mechanics, electricians and hydraulics technicians, working to complete the first aircraft by Wednesday, according to a statement. Air Force spokesman Ted Theopolos said yesterday the pause in LAIRCM installations on C-17s were due to a delay in procuring the…

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