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Second Eurofighter Typhoon Delivered to Austria

13 September 2007

Hallbergmoos/Zeltweg - The Austrian Air Force has taken delivery of its second Eurofighter Typhoon weapon system following the arrival of the aircraft in Zeltweg. Industry test pilot, Martin Angerer, flew the aircraft from EADS Military Air Systems' Manching facility this morning and, with the signature of the relevant handover documentation, the second Eurofighter Typhoon has been officially accepted into the ranks of the Austrian Air Force.

High Resolution images of the Eurofighter Typhoon can be downloaded from our web site. Hard Copy images are available on request.

www.eurofighter.com/medialibrary

For more information contact

Wolfdietrich Hoeveler
Vice President Communication
Eurofighter GmbH
+49 811 801 555 (Office)
+49 811 801557 (Fax)
+49 170 855 0474 (Mobile)
wolfdietrich.hoeveler@eurofighter.com

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September 2007 - The second Eurofighter Typhoon for the Austrian Air Force lands at Zeltweg, Austria, following its flight from EADS Military Air Systems' Manching site.

Photography: Austrian Armed Forces

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September 2007 - The second Eurofighter Typhoon for the Austrian Air Force lands at Zeltweg, Austria, following its flight from EADS Military Air Systems' Manching site. Photography: Austrian Armed Forces

September 2007 - The second Eurofighter Typhoon for the Austrian Air Force taxis on the runway at Zeltweg, Austria, following its flight from EADS Military Air Systems' Manching site.

Photography: Austrian Armed Forces

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September 2007 - The second Eurofighter Typhoon for the Austrian Air Force taxis on the runway at Zeltweg, Austria, following its flight from EADS Military Air Systems' Manching site. Photography: Austrian Armed Forces

September 2007 - The second Eurofighter Typhoon for the Austrian Air Force arrives at Zeltweg, Austria, following its flight from EADS Military Air Systems' Manching site. The pilot is EADS test pilot Martin Angerer.

Photography: Austrian Armed Forces

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September 2007 - The second Eurofighter Typhoon for the Austrian Air Force arrives at Zeltweg, Austria, following its flight from EADS Military Air Systems' Manching site. The pilot is EADS test pilot Martin Angerer. Photography: Austrian Armed Forces

September 2007 - EADS test pilot Martin Angerer is welcomed on his arrival at Zeltweg, Austria, following his delivery of the second Eurofighter Typhoon for the Austrian Air Force from EADS Military Air Systems' Manching site.

Photography: Austrian Armed Forces

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September 2007 - EADS test pilot Martin Angerer is welcomed on his arrival at Zeltweg, Austria, following his delivery of the second Eurofighter Typhoon for the Austrian Air Force from EADS Military Air Systems' Manching site. Photography: Austrian Armed Forces

September 2007 - EADS test pilot Martin Angerer (right) in discussion with Major Roland Miedler of the Austrian Air Force following delivery of the second Eurofighter Typhoon for the Austrian Air Force from EADS Military Air Systems' Manching site.

Photography: Austrian Armed Forces

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September 2007 - EADS test pilot Martin Angerer (right) in discussion with Major Roland Miedler of the Austrian Air Force following delivery of the second Eurofighter Typhoon for the Austrian Air Force from EADS Military Air Systems' Manching site. Photography: Austrian Armed Forces