Air Force Commander Amir Eshelordereddozens ofF16 jets at the Chatzor and Ramat David bases grounded, Thursday, due to a possibletechnical malfunctionthat could damageengines.
As a result ofthe recent heavyheat, the Air Force noticed peeling of the internal lining ofthe intakesystem for the plane's engine andthere is concernthatparts of the lining could enter the engine and damage it in flight.