Swiss Air Force Centre: Dassault Mirage IIIS – The Swiss Supersonic Age
From 1964 to 2003, the Swiss Air Force operated modified licence-built interceptor, reconnaissance and trainer versions of the classic 1960’s era French designed, delta winged Dassault Mirage III (the type was replaced by the McDonnell Douglas F/A-18C Hornet between 1996 and 1999). Powered by a SNECMA Atar 09 turbojet engine, the Mach 2.0 capable Mirage III jet truly brought Switzerland… Read More Swiss Air Force Centre: Dassault Mirage IIIS – The Swiss Supersonic Age