High Flyers
Civilians fly fighter jets.
Ever fancied taking a fighter jet for a spin? Wealthy customers can do just that, thanks to a private association based at the military airport in Payerne. The group is offering high-octane trips in Mirages once used by the Swiss air force, and there’s no shortage of demand. But politicians and local people are not so thrilled. (SF1/swissinfo)
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