Defence Redefined

Published on 25/08/2020 at 15:06

The Greek F-16 landed today in Paphos at the air base “Andreas Papandreou”.

A video circulating on social media from the account of the former Chief of the National Guard, Lieutenant General Elias Leontaris, depicts the fighter jets shortly after their landing.

Also read: Major aeronautical exercise | The anti-aircraft means of the Cypriot Air Defence are being tested in real conditions

According to information on our page, the Greek F-16s will remain in Cyprus until Friday 28/08 to participate in the major aeronautical exercise of the National Guard.

..ήρθε η ώρα….εύχομαι να μην ήταν η ανάγκη. Ελληνικά F-16 ( μετά τα RAFALE), στην ΑΒΑΠ. Το όραμα, το όνειρο, η υπομονή, η επιμονή και η προσήλωση στο σκοπό ….θα φέρουν και τα «χαμόγελα». Αγαπητοί συνάδελφοι της ΕΦ…..απολαύστε το…. δε μπορεί θα έρθουν και καλύτερες μέρες.. pic.twitter.com/FeDwQXWVPc

— Gen Ilias A Leontaris /// Ηλίας Α Λεοντάρης (@ileontaris) August 25, 2020

Two Rafale jets over Cyprus August 11, 2020: