Fleet
The Alpha Jets were initially purchased by the German Luftwaffe. They were sold to Abbatare Incorporated of Arlington, Washington and resold to Top Aces.
Unlike the BAE Hawk trainers, the Top Aces jets do not have any RCAF markings and are not included in the RCAF aircraft inventory. Some Alpha Jets retained the Luftwaffe paint schemes but a few have been repainted in desert or northern camouflage.
As of 22 April 2013, tThe fleet consists of 26 aircraft.
| Aircraft | No. of Aircraft | Variants | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beechcraft Super King Air | 2 | Model 300 | Not listed at the Discovery Air Defence Services website |
| Canadair CL-600 | 2 | 2A12 | Discovery Air Defence Services site lists only 1 |
| Alpha Jet | 17 | Model A | Discovery Air Defence Services site lists 16 |
| IAI Westwind | 4 | 1124 | Listed by Transport Canada as the Israel 1124 |
| Learjet 35 | 1 | Not listed at the Discovery Air Defence Services website |
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Famous quotes containing the word fleet:
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For so appears this fleet majestical.”
—William Shakespeare (1564–1616)
“On the middle of that quiet floor
sits a fleet of small black ships,
square-rigged, sails furled, motionless,
their spars like burned matchsticks.”
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Were to change by tomorrow, and fleet in my arms,
Like fairy-gifts fading away.”
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