Ukrainian Pilots Train on F-16s Globally
The first Ukrainian pilots trained in the UK on F-16s have completed the first phase of their training, the UK Ministry of Defense announced, as cited by Digi24.ro.
These are the first Ukrainian pilots trained by the Royal Air Force. They have obtained certification and will continue their training in France.
👉 The first Ukrainian pilots to have undergone intensive training under the guidance of @RoyalAirForce instructors have graduated.
— Ministry of Defence 🇬🇧 (@DefenceHQ) March 23, 2024
They will now move onto the next stage of training in France. 🇫🇷#StandWithUkraine 🇺🇦 pic.twitter.com/33aHd7kc6B
These Ukrainian military personnel are undergoing F-16 pilot training courses in Denmark, the UK, and the United States, and are expected to be ready this summer.
Recently, President Klaus Iohannis confirmed that Ukrainian pilots will also train for F-16s at a base in Romania.
Translation by Iurie Tataru
