A statement from the Espace Passion organisation on 27 March confirmed that Dassault Mirage IIIDS J-2012/HB-RDF, operated by the Musee de I'Aviation Militaire/Clin d'Ailes a Payerne, Switzerland, will be grounded with effect from 25 May. It cited the upcoming time-expiry of the aircraft's SNECMA Atar 09C engine and ageing issues with other components.
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