US, British pilots train in Konya
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The Associated Press
Oluşturulma Tarihi: Haziran 16, 2009 00:00
KONYA - Dozens of U.S., British and Turkish pilots are engaged in mock aerial battles over central Turkey, indicating deepening cooperation among the allies.
The military says pilots from Jordan and the United Arab Emirates are also participating in the Anatolian Eagle exercises, near the central Turkish city of Konya on Monday.
A total of 83 jets, most from Turkey, are engaging in live bombing and strafing in a realistic training environment with simulated surface-to-air missiles confronting aggressors. The exercises are similar to the Red Flag training at the Nellis Air Force Base in the U.S. state of Nevada.
The aerial battles are recorded on tape so that pilots can study errors that could have killed them in real combat. The drill will continue through Friday.
Military exercises named "Anatolian Eagle 2009/2" have been taking place in the 3rd Main Jet Airbase Command in Konya. Turkey, the United States, England, the United Arab Emirates, Jordan and NATO AWACS pilots and staff have attended the exercises.
A total of 83 jets, most from Turkey, are engaging in live bombing and strafing in a realistic training environment with simulated surface-to-air missiles confronting aggressors. The exercises are similar to the Red Flag training at the Nellis Air Force Base in the U.S. state of Nevada.
The aerial battles are recorded on tape so that pilots can study errors that could have killed them in real combat. The drill will continue through Friday.
Military exercises named "Anatolian Eagle 2009/2" have been taking place in the 3rd Main Jet Airbase Command in Konya. Turkey, the United States, England, the United Arab Emirates, Jordan and NATO AWACS pilots and staff have attended the exercises.