Yesterday #TeamLossie joined their colleagues from:
π¬π§ @RoyalAirForce
πΊπΈ @USMC
π³π± @Kon_Luchtmacht
πΊπΈ @USAirForce
for a large scale training event known as Exercise Point Blank.
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π¬π§ @RoyalAirForce
πΊπΈ @USMC
π³π± @Kon_Luchtmacht
πΊπΈ @USAirForce
for a large scale training event known as Exercise Point Blank.
Here's what you need to know in your #PhoonFriday #MegaThread!
1/ #PointBlank
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Exercise #PointBlank occurs several times a year, and enables the @RoyalAirForce and our @NATO allies to practise complex war-fighting scenarios involving more than 50 aircraft.
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π₯ #TeamLossie's role in this iteration of #PointBlank was to act as enemy forces, known as playing "Red Air".
We simulated the threats, tactics, and procedures of potential adversaries to create a realistic scenario for "Blue Air" - friendly forces.
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We simulated the threats, tactics, and procedures of potential adversaries to create a realistic scenario for "Blue Air" - friendly forces.
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π This #PointBlank was particularly unusual as it involved @thef35 Lightning IIs from three different nations: the @RoyalAirForce, @USMC, and @Kon_Luchtmacht.
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βοΈ Sharing tactics, training, and procedures amongst allies makes us a more effective fighting force.
#PointBlank strengthens relationships within @NATO so that if a conflict was to arise, the Alliance would be best prepared for any eventuality.
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#PointBlank strengthens relationships within @NATO so that if a conflict was to arise, the Alliance would be best prepared for any eventuality.
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β Who was involved?
π¬π§ From the @RoyalAirForce:
π΄ #TeamLossie @Eurofighter Typhoon FGR4s
π£ A330-200 Multi-Role Tanker Transport Voyagers from @RAFBrizeNorton
π΅ @thef35 Lightning IIs from @RAF_Marham
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π¬π§ From the @RoyalAirForce:
π΄ #TeamLossie @Eurofighter Typhoon FGR4s
π£ A330-200 Multi-Role Tanker Transport Voyagers from @RAFBrizeNorton
π΅ @thef35 Lightning IIs from @RAF_Marham
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πΊπΈ From the @USAirForce:
π΅ F-15Es from @48FighterWing
π΅ F-16s from @AirAviano
π£ KC-135s from @RAFMildenhall
π΅ B-52s from @TeamMinot, operating from RAF Fairford.
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π΅ F-15Es from @48FighterWing
π΅ F-16s from @AirAviano
π£ KC-135s from @RAFMildenhall
π΅ B-52s from @TeamMinot, operating from RAF Fairford.
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πΊπΈ From the @USMC:
π΅ @thef35 Lightning II from Marine Attack Squadron 211 (VMFA-211) flying out of @RAF_Marham
π³π± From @Kon_Luchtmacht (Royal Netherlands Air Force):
π΅ @thef35 Lightning II and
π΅ F-16s from Vliegbasis Leeuwarden (Leeuwarden Air Base)
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π΅ @thef35 Lightning II from Marine Attack Squadron 211 (VMFA-211) flying out of @RAF_Marham
π³π± From @Kon_Luchtmacht (Royal Netherlands Air Force):
π΅ @thef35 Lightning II and
π΅ F-16s from Vliegbasis Leeuwarden (Leeuwarden Air Base)
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As an added bonus, here's a short video of the #TeamLossie @Eurofighter Typhoons getting airborne from @Kinloss_Bks for the sortie!
Huge thanks as always to our @RAFPhotog team.
Images & video from Kinloss were taken by Sgt Ashley Keates and SAC Ciaran McFalls
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Huge thanks as always to our @RAFPhotog team.
Images & video from Kinloss were taken by Sgt Ashley Keates and SAC Ciaran McFalls
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