DescriptionBlue Flag 2013. Ovda air base. November 25, 2013 (11067153264).jpg
Blue Flag 2013 is a multinational aerial combat exercise with participation of the air forces of the U.S., Israel, Italy, and Greece, held at the Ovda air base in southern Israel. Ambassador Dan Shapiro was the guest of the Israeli Air Force and the 492nd Fighter Squadron that flew their F-15E Strike Eagles from RAF Lakenheath Airbase in England. Ambassador Shapiro met the American servicemen and servicewomen charged with operating and maintaining the airplanes, received briefings from Israeli and American commanders, and watched a stunning display of F-15's, F-16's, Tornadoes, and AMX fighter jets taking to the skies. "It's a powerful symbol of the partnership between the United States and Israel when our pilots and Israeli pilots are flying together."
English: Blue Flag 2013: military alliance soars to the sky
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Blue Flag 2013 is a multi-national aerial combat exercise with participation of the air forces of the U.S., Israel, Italy, and Greece held for the first time at the Ovda air base in southern Israel. Ambassador Dan Shapiro was the guest of the Israeli Air Force and the 492d Fighter Squadron that flew over their F-15E Strike Eagles from RAF Lakenheath in England. Ambassador Shapiro met the American men and women charged with operating and maintaining the airplanes, received briefings from Israeli and American commanders, and watched a stunning display of F-15’s, F-16’s, Tornadoes, and AMX fighter jets taking to the skies. Blue Flag signifies the strong defense cooperation between the U.S. and Israel, as well as with its other allies.