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NORTHERN SKIES AVIATION



2025 Falcon Spring in the Netherlands
UH-60V Blackhawk lifts off after dropping off troops for the large scale attack on a munition complex From 12 until 23 May 2025 the northern part of the Netherlands formed the training area for exercise Falcon Spring. Around 1500 troops and 20 helicopters of both the Royal Netherlands Air & Space Force (RNLASF) and the US Army Europe operated together in this large scale air assault exercise. Planning The planning of the exercise started well over a year ago and was in the ha
Ludo Mennes
Dec 78 min read


2025 "From zero to hero"
CLV Mi-17 Hip practising white out landings at its homebase Pardubice In the heart of the Czech Republic, the city of Pardubice hosts the facilities for the training of the Czech Air Force (CzAF) pilots. The Centrum Leteckého Výcviku (CLV) or Flight Training Center is the place where pilots go ‘from zero to hero’ and learn the basics of flying. CLV Aero Vodochy L-39C ready to be towed away from the flight line after a day full of practise flights Flight Training Center CLV Pa
Ludo Mennes
Sep 76 min read
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