One-third of Britain's military aircraft isn't available to fly, according to British media.
“Figures unearthed by freedom of information campaigners show 142 of 434 of the air force's planes have been sidelined,” said the British tabloid Daily Mirror .
Some planes and helicopters have been mothballed, while others are down for major maintenance. The problem spans numerous models, including the Royal Air Force's flagship fighter, the Eurofighter Typhoon.
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