Historical event in the sky of Lithuania: it will become the norm?
The Germans say that thirty aircraft above Lithuania should become the norm for our eyes.
« This is the first time we are closest to each other. Actually, our brigade has been created only a few months ago. This is the first time we can train not only with Lithuanians but also all allies, » said Sebastian Köhler, German Aviation Staff Chief.
On Tuesday, the first time day was in a number of terms.
« This quantity of helicopters in Lithuania is deployed for the first time with all opportunities, both based on transportation abilities and combat abilities on the ground, » said Darius Kisiel, Chief of Staff of the Division of the Division.
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Attacks, transport, heavy and light helicopters flew to the passenger from Germany for special exercises, after which they will return home.
« This is indeed the first time we, as a division, can plan the use of aviation to carry out common tasks, » Kisiel said.
A total of about 900 Germans stayed in Pajuostas, who started preparing for the exercise a year ago.
« This exercise is a common goal of NATO allies to train regional defense plans for a potential enemy, » explained the headquarters of the Division I.
For a mass flight of German aircraft over Lithuania – air is not custom. The wind was gusty, strong. In everyday life, flights would be better delayed due to such weather conditions.
30 German aircraft flew like a bird regiment, but came up with two or small groups, with a distance of at least 30 meters.
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According to the military, the helicopter crew in the group is constantly communicating with each other and deciding on exact distances from each other.
An unprecedented aircraft regiment flew to Vilnius, Rukla and back from Panevezys. Their route was arranged so that viewers could close their heads and admire, as German aircraft fly through the TV Tower or Hill of Three Crosses.
« Better NATO forces aircraft are flying to us now and showcase their capabilities than other, unfriendly states, » the military spokesman said.
After the demonstration, the soldiers are waiting for a serious exercise with defensive and offensive tasks on and above the ground.
« I think people just need to know that they are allied aircraft and if they fly by, they simply wake up successfully, » the man said.
