The last party for Ukraine F-16 was sent to the Netherlands. The aircraft moved from the Volkel air base to Belgium, where they are ready for transmission.
In total, the Netherlands were transferred to Ukraine to 24 fighters. This was announced today, May 26, the press service of the Netherlands Ministry of Defense.
This is a nostalgic moment, because the F-16 was the main one for our Air Force for decades. But now, when we say goodbye, having moved to the F-35, I could not imagine the best destination than Ukraine, ”said the Minister of Defense of the Netherlands Ruben Brexelmans, conducting symbolic farewell to the F-16 on the respiratory tract.
Due to daily Russian F-16 air flowers, it is vital for Ukraine. This allows them to restrain Russian aggression for us, ”he added.
According to the minister, the method of transmitting and deploying aircraft gives an impression.
In the shortest possible time, the Air Force of Ukraine had to make a joint transition to the F-16. This will take years in peacetime. Now it is done for a record time. A great achievement of Ukrainian pilots and technicians. But from the Dutch side, our people made great efforts for this. I am very grateful to them for this, ”he said.
The minister noted that in Ukraine the F-16 has already knocked out cruise missiles and drones.
That is, they have already saved their lives, ”Brexelmans britched.-F-16 has the best review of the battlefield and a higher level of survival than outdated Soviet planes that flew on the Ukrainian military forces.
It is noted that the participation of the Netherlands, which, together with Denmark and the USA, heads the international coalition for the F-16 for Ukraine, does not end in this program. The Netherlands continue to provide a full support package for the Ukrainian F-16 to stay in the air. This includes things such as training, spare parts, ammunition and fuel.
In addition, pilots are trained in Romania at the F-16 European Training Center (EFTC). EFTC uses 18 Dutch F-16 aircraft. The Netherlands also plan to create a center for ground brigades in this country.
Source: Racurs
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