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Joint NATO air exercises with the participation of Polish F-16s

The Polish, Belgian and French air forces conducted joint air refueling maneuvers

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Polish F-16 fighters together with the forces of Belgium and France conducted an allied training mission.
The operation included triple aerial refueling with the support of a French Airbus A330 MRTT and coordination exercises with an international air group.

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The allied mission was aimed at improving the ability to ensure freedom of action in airspace and at sea.

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In addition to Polish fighters, Belgian F-16s and French Rafales took part in the operations. Reconnaissance planes also took part in the allied mission, collecting information about the situation in the air and at sea, the General Staff of the Polish Army announced on Wednesday.

Three refuelings during one flight

Such a long flight would not be possible without the support of the French Airbus A330 MRTT, or "flying tanker". It was from this machine that the Polish F-16s refueled three times in the air.

During the mission, the crews of fighter and reconnaissance planes exchanged information on an ongoing basis. They also practiced cooperation in an international aviation group - from coordinating activities to responding to the changing situation.

Joint exercises of NATO countries

The aim of the operation was - according to the General Staff of the Polish Army - "to improve the ability to ensure freedom of action in air space and at sea", in accordance with the principles of international law.

Open Questions

In what specific geographical region were the exercises conducted?