“The Netherlands will promote more than 20 Ukrainians to serve the F-16 Netherlands F-16 Ministry of Defense will train 26 Ukrainian F-16 crew leaders by the end of April. The techniques will be responsible for checking and maintaining the fighters before and after flights.”, – WRITE ON: Unn.ua
Minister Ruben Breccelmans stated during his visit to his Ukrainian colleague Rustem Umerov, who was involved in the preparation of 26 Ukrainians for the so-called F-16 crew heads.
“These techniques are responsible for the fighter before departure and after returning to the base. The training takes place at the air base and lasts until the end of April,” the statement said.
Responsibility for the final inspections is borne by the leaders of the brigades. After starting and completing all the checks, he or she removes safety pins, among other things, chassis and fuel tanks. After that, the F-16 can leave the shelter and take off. Even after returning, the crew executives accept the plane in the pilot.
“The Netherlands initiated the F-16 land staff. The Ministry of Defense does not participate in the exercises themselves. Together with Denmark and the United States, our country (Netherlands-Ed.) Heads the so-called military-air forces (AFCC). The goals are to ensure the operational compatibility of the Ukrainian Air Force with NATO partners, “the message said.
The Ministry of Defense reminds that the Netherlands has previously announced that 24 F-16 fighters will be transferred to Ukraine. Ukrainian pilots are prepared, including through the European F-16 Training Center in Romania. 18 Dutch F-16 is involved for this purpose.
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Umerov stated that Ukraine and the Netherlands have an agreement on the transfer of the next batch of F-16 aircraft this year.