Fighting piracy
Operation Atalanta is currently the Marineflieger’s main operation, with three of its four aircraft types regularly committed to it.
Dutch Defence Helicopter Command
The Defence Helicopter Command was founded in 2008 and brought Dutch military helicopters under a single command structure.
Toucan’s Nest
Every year thousands of candidates apply for admission to the Brazilian Air Force Academy, the most demanding officer formation course in Brazil.
Old-timers with new skills
Exactly 100 years after its establishment, the German naval air arm operates less aircraft than it has for decades, but they are more active than ever before.
CRUZEX 2013
In November 2013, the seventh edition of Cruzex (Cruzeiro do Sul Exercise) took place over the northwest of Brazil.
UME to the rescue
BHELEME II is the Spanish Army’s youngest helicopter battalion, specialised in support during emergency situations.
Magic Merlins – 751 Squadron
Despite serious budget cuts, EH101 Merlin pilots at 751 Squadron of the Portuguese Air Force remain focused at the search and rescue role.
An Arabian Affair – Anatolian Eagle 2013
The second edition of Anatolian Eagle in 2013 saw the air forces of Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates participate to this two-week exercise.
Tigerland – BHELA I
Battallón de Helicópteros de Attaque Número I (BHELA I – Attack Helicopter Battalion I) is the only attack helicopter unit of the Spanish Army. It was established in 1980 at Colmenar Viejo, but in 1983 -while flying the Bo-105- it moved to Almagro when construction of its new base was
No one behind
Having entered service from January 1973, 2013 marks the 40th anniversary of the Chinook with the Spanish Army.
