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NTM2009

'Cambresis' wins Silver Tiger Trophy

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EC1.12 Wins the Silver Tiger Trophy during NTM2009 (photo by Ulrich Metternich)

The 1/12 squadron from BA 103 Cambrai in France are the winners of the NATO Tiger Meet 2009 Silver tiger trophy.
In a close race with Aüfklarungsgeschwader 51 'Immelmann', who ended 2nd with an equal amount off points,
but the French who scored

New Probationary member for NTA

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59/1sqn NTM2009 probationary members (photo by Istvan Toperczer)

59/1 Puma squadron enters its first year as probationary member of the NATO Tiger Association.

During today's 'Detachment Commanders' (DetCo's) meeting at NATO Tiger Meet 2009 the 59/1 Puma squadron was voted 'Probationary Member' of the

Swiss Tiger leaves Patrouille Suisse

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Capt 'Sigi' Patrouille Suisse (photo by David Goovaerts)

After more than 10 years, Capt. Daniel Siegenthaler callsign “Sigi” leaves the Patrouille Suisse.
Tiger UNO, Capt. Daniel Siegenthaler callsign “Sigi”, the Patrouille Suisse team leader flew his last flight with the Patrouille outside of Switzerland

NATO Tiger Meet 2009 is declared open!

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NTM2009 opening ceremony

During the NTM 2009 opening ceremony, 31 Squadron Commander Maj. name removed for security reasons declared the NATO Tiger Meet opened. Today most of the participants arrived at Kleine Brogel Airbase.

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NTM2009 opening ceremony

After they checked in all were briefed in 3

59/1 Squadron confirms participation

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59/1 Sqn Gripen (photo by Istvan 'TopiDoc' Toperczer)

The Hungarian Air Force confirmed participation of 59/1 Puma Squadron for NTM 2009
It is the first time the Hungarian Air Force sends 3 Gripen aircraft to a NATO Tiger Meet.
Previously the 59/1 squadron send over 2 observers on a civil flight to

NTM Main Planning Conference (MPC)

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NTM2009 MPC

From 21 - 24th of April the Tigers gathered at Kleine Brogel for the NATO Tiger Meet 2009 MPC
Following to the Initial Planning Conference (24 - 26 November), all participating Tiger Squadrons to the 2009 NATO Tiger Meet were very satisfied after

Initial Planning Conference at Kleine Brogel

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NTM2009 IPC Staffel11

From the 24th till 26th of November the Initial Planning Conference for NATO Tiger Meet 2009 takes place at Kleine Brogel Airbase
The IPC will bring together the main players of NTM '09 and will focus on the operational aspects. Also a extended site