Swiss Air Force retires fleet of Pilatus PC-9 target tugs

The Swiss Air Force has withdrawn its last Pilatus PC-9. Philippe Rey reflects on its illustrious career and the end of its aerial target-towing operations. PC-9s over the Alps returning from a mission in November 2011. Philippe ReyA Swiss PC-9 equipped with an RM-24 towing a target. The target can be towed 900 metres behind the PC-9. Swiss Air ForceAfter 34 years of service and 28,698 flight hours, the Swiss Air Force finally retired the Pilatus PC-9 from active service