Warplanes Grounded by Raf

Daily PostFebruary 24, 2007

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CHECKS are being carried out on the RAF's Nimrod MR2 planes after concerns were raised over possible problems with fuel pipes.

The craft were grounded as a "precaution" after a dent was found in a pipe during a routine inspection on Wednesday, according to the Ministry of Defence. A spokeswoman said: "The safety of our personnel is paramount. Following a routine check on 21 February a dent was found in the fuel pipe of one of the Nimrod MR2 planes. As a precautionary measure, the fleet was grounded while the issue was investigated.

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