Aviation Detachment 17-2
In March this year we have been involved in the Aviation Detachment 17-2 exercises, taking place at the Polish 33rd Airlift Base in Powidz. Within the framework of the rotation, flights involving the Polish Air Force and USAF (Delaware Air Guard) C-130 airlifters are planned to take place, while the operational scenarios assume that formation flights, cargo drops or night sorties involving the NVG-use are carried out.
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