Arrr, Denmark be startin' F-16 trainin' fer 8 brave Ukrainian buccaneers, prepare ye cannons, mateys!
2023-08-22
Arrr, me hearties! Ye hear this jolly news? The salty dogs of Denmark be teachin' eight Ukrainian swashbucklers to tame the mighty F-16 birds o' prey on their land. Aye, Denmark be true to their word, pledgin' to gift F-16s to Ukraine, just days afore. Avast, mateys!
Denmark has started training eight Ukrainian pilots in the art of flying F-16 fighter jets, in line with their commitment to donate aircraft to Ukraine. The Danish armed forces announced this exciting news on Tuesday, revealing that the pilots and 65 support personnel have arrived at the Danish military air base in Skrydstrup. This move comes after both Denmark and the Netherlands pledged to donate F-16s to Ukraine, fulfilling a long-standing wish by Ukraine to strengthen its air defenses and counter Russia's invasion in 2022.In addition to Denmark's training efforts, Greece will also be participating in the training of Ukrainian air force pilots for F-16 jets, as declared by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Monday. Denmark plans to supply Ukraine with a total of 19 F-16 jets, with the first six scheduled for delivery around the New Year. On the other hand, the Netherlands, with its fleet of 42 F-16s, has yet to determine the number of jets it will contribute to Ukraine.
However, Denmark has chosen to keep the number of their active F-16 jets undisclosed for safety reasons. With an amusing tone, it seems the Danish armed forces are embracing the spirit of a 17th century pirate, concealing their precious treasure from prying eyes. Nonetheless, this initiative demonstrates Denmark's commitment to supporting Ukraine in its struggle against Russia's invasion, while also showcasing the collective efforts of several nations to strengthen Ukraine's air capabilities.