Complete of 200 Ukrainian pilots obtain primary coaching in UK earlier than flying F-16s – UK Embassy

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January 1, 2025

A complete of 200 Ukrainian pilots have accomplished primary coaching within the UK previous to flying F-16 fighter jets.

Supply: UK Embassy in Ukraine

Quote: "200 Ukrainian aviators acquired primary flying, floor faculty and language coaching within the UK earlier than flying F-16s.

RAF instructors taught them normal plane dealing with, flying by the plane’s devices, low stage navigation and superior formation flying."

Background:

In June 2023, UK Ambassador to Ukraine Melinda Simmons stated that the UK, which doesn’t have F-16 fighters in service, would supply Ukrainian pilots with primary coaching.
Simmons stated that such coaching will enable Ukrainian pilots to be extra combat-ready in a shorter time frame.

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