First Ukraine pilots trained to fly Western jets in France • FRANCE 24 English

At a secret location in southwestern France, a young Ukrainian pilot kept a tight grip on the controls of an Alpha Jet trainer aircraft. The pilot – who was not allowed to speak to journalists – is a part of a 10-strong group of Ukrainians who have been undergoing accelerated six-month training in France using simulators and the twin-engined aircraft. Aged 21 to 23, the Ukrainians are undergoing the same training as French pilots but in half the time – learning how to navigate, target and shoot.
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