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Laivuevierailuihin liittyen pieni throwback viiden vuoden takaa, kun jenkkien F-15-osasto kävi harjoittelemassa Suomessa.
"Lt. Col. Alaric Michaelis, 173rd FW F-15 instructor pilot, says that in more than 15 years of flying the F-15 this training experience is near the top.
"The fighter pilots from Finland are the best international fighter pilots that I, in my career, have flown with," he said. "It's not just their ability, but their want, their tenacity, and their grit to get better."
Another high point the American pilots are quick to point out is the first-class way the Finns have welcomed them.
"Personally this has been my favorite trip I've ever been on," said Maj. Kevin Welch, an instructor pilot with the 173rd Fighter Wing. "To see the work ethic of the younger guys--to see the intensity of the older guys to help make them better is amazing!""
Oregon Airmen train in Finland
More than 100 Oregon Air National Guard Airmen from the 173rd Fighter Wing at Kingsley Field, Ore. traveled to Kuopio, Finland for training between the two partner countries.The exercise is part of
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"The fighter pilots from Finland are the best international fighter pilots that I, in my career, have flown with," he said. "It's not just their ability, but their want, their tenacity, and their grit to get better."
Another high point the American pilots are quick to point out is the first-class way the Finns have welcomed them.
"Personally this has been my favorite trip I've ever been on," said Maj. Kevin Welch, an instructor pilot with the 173rd Fighter Wing. "To see the work ethic of the younger guys--to see the intensity of the older guys to help make them better is amazing!""
