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"Euro 2008", skies patrolled by German Phantom and Eurofigthers

Berlin, Germany - Austria and Switzerland's request

German owned air-force Phantom and Eurofighter will fly to defend Austrian and Switzerland skies during "Euro 2008", the soccer championships. "Der Spiegel" weekly magazine has revealed it. According to press sources, the both 2 countries expressly have required protection from Berlin. Bundeswehr's pilots will patrol the Austrian and Helvetic skies on board of F-4 Phantom and Eurofighter airplanes,...

AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency - 1089828
Rome, Italy, 05/20/2008 13:50
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency

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