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SF on Croatian Army Day, Zagreb

 

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Rafale B first flight. Sept 2023

 

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The Rafales are now in their new home, at Zagreb - Pleso.

 

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April 25, 2024 –The first six Rafale of the Croatian Air Force – Hrvatsko ratno zrakoplovstvo i protuzračna obrana (HRZ i PZO) – operated by its pilots trained in France, arrived today at the 91 operational base, near Zagreb. They were welcomed by the President of the Republic of Croatia Zoran Milanović, the Prime Minister Andrej Plenković and the Minister of Defense Ivan Anušić, during a ceremony.

Coming from the Dassault Aviation site in Mérignac, these six Rafale will join the 191 Squadron of the Croatian Air Force. The next Rafale will arrive from the end of 2024, to form a complete squadron by mid-2025.

 

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In February 2016, Croatia became the second country after Tunisia to acquire excess Kiowa Warriors from the US Army, shortly followed by Greece. All helicopters, comprising 16 OH-58Ds plus an instructional airframe, were delivered to Zadar-Zemunik airbase during that same year.

 

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Ex Yugoslav AF 22903 was left behind when the Croats took over Zadar-Zemunik. Although receiving Croatian markings this old aircraft was not taken on charge. In stead it was preserved and is still at the air base entrance.

Aircraft Photo of 195 | Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-21U | Croatia - Air Force | AirHistory.net #284975

Aircraft photo of 195 - Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-21U - Croatia - Air Force, taken by Joop de Groot Collection at Zadar - Zemunik (LDZD / ZAD) in Croatia in September 1995. Ex Yugoslav AF 22903 was left behind when the Croats took over Zadar-Zemunik. Although receiving Croatian markings this old...

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* Cabin closed, ready to take off!
* Is it really safe to fly in this flying antique?

 

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