4.05.2024 – Translated from Ukrainian via Google and OFP
F-16 fighters, which are supposed to be handed over to Ukraine, have again appeared with Ukrainian markings. This time they were represented by the Air Force of the Ukrainian Armed Forces.
The first planes should arrive after Easter. Footage of F-16 fighters was shown by Air Force Commander Nikolai Oleschuk.
He posted a greeting for the 20th anniversary of the Kharkov National Air Force University, and the video shows a fighter jet standing in a hangar.
“I’m proud of the teachers and cadets, I’m proud of every yesterday’s graduate, and now a professional anti-aircraft gunner, who quickly mastered the Nasams, Iris-T or Patriot, or gets the most out of the old 300 or Buk. Every pilot who fought heroically from the first days on the old MiG or Sushka and envies his brothers-in-arms who are already mastering the F-16,” noted Oleschuk.
It is worth noting that the waiting time for F-16 fighters in Ukraine is becoming shorter. It is clear that with the arrival of the first such aircraft, morale will increase both among civilians and among Ukrainian defenders. However, the main thing in the appearance of American fighters in the Ukrainian air is not even their combat qualities. The main thing is a step in creating Western-style air forces.
As OBOZ.UA reported, F-16 fighters donated by partners may appear in Ukraine “after Easter. ” Of course, this is an indefinite period: for now, taking into account the statements of the allies, it is assumed that the aircraft will enter service during 2024.
Ukraine already has a number of ideas on how to safely deploy F-16s on its territory. We are talking about underground storage facilities and bunkers, which require colossal amounts of money.
Also, the head of the Pentagon, Lloyd Austin, on the 21st Ramstein, said that in 2024 our country will receive more than a squadron of F-16s (12 aircraft), which will arrive along with pilots and personnel.
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I’m pissed off with these (the F16s are coming) stories. Just release the first video of the F16s destroying orcs. That’s all we want.
I didn’t see any Ukrainian markings on it, but I could have missed it. I did notice one of the pilots had a Polish patch however.
I know with each passing day this means one more day closer to reality but the wait has been excruciating for me and deadly for the Ukrainians.☹️
This is the consequence of having jellyfish in Washington, London, Berlin, and Paris, Sir Bill.
Total fake. 🤧
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