The first 10 F-16 specialists have returned to Ukraine-the Armed Forces spokesman (video)
"We have already seen, for example, that the first F-16 simulator appeared in Ukraine, which was handed over to us by the Czech Republic. Of course, this process is continuous, and it will continue constantly," Yevlash said. According to the Speaker of the Armed Forces, it is difficult to overestimate the role of technicians, since pilots actually give their lives into the hands of those who serve planes.
According to the "militar" observers, not only pilots, but also engineers, equipment and other maintenance staff are needed for the efficient operation of combat aircraft. In particular, Ukrainian techniques have learned to serve such important elements of the protective equipment of the fighter pilot as helmet, the oxygen system and the parachute system on board.
On the eve of the Netherlands Ministry of Defense, they reported that Ukrainian technicians that have been trained were trained to serve the equipment of F-16 fighter pilots, in particular to collect a survival kit. "Ten Ukrainian soldiers have been trained in F-16 fighter service training in the Netherlands. The Netherlands agreed to provide at least 24 F-16 aircraft. They also need to be maintained," the defense department said.