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Czech Tigers Honored

Upon their return to the Czech Republic, the men and women of 211 Tactical Squadron where welcomed as heroes, with articles about both Czech Squadrons and the NATO Tiger Association in all major newspapers, and prime-time TV interviews.

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50 YEARS NATO TIGERS - EXCLUSIVE BOOK

In April 2011 the NATO Tiger Association will release the long-expected 50th Anniversary book - We are taking PRE-ORDERS now for this LIMITED EDITION BOOK

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Tiger Meet 2010 - And the winner is...

This evening the NTM 2010 at Volkel AB was officially closed. Tomorrow all participants will return to their home base.
At the final ceremony the trophies have been awarded. And the winners are...

SILVER TIGER 2010: 211 Squadron - Czech Republic

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NATO Tiger Meet 2010 operations continue

Already progressing into the second week of the NATO Tiger Meet the OPS-tempo is kept very high. Still 1 day and 2 missions to go before we know who takes the Silver Tiger home!

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First Missions Flown

On Tuesday, October 5th the NATO Tigers took to the sky for their first NTM’10 missions.
The AM missions provided the pilots to get familiar with the training area, and get some smaller scale training. While in the afternoon the first large COMAO exercise was flow.

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NTM 2010 on the way

On Monday October 4th 2010 the NATO Tiger Meet 2010 participants arrived at VOLKEL AB, which hosts the NTM for the first time.
The 2010 Tiger Meet will be unforgettable for at least 1 squadron, 211 squadron from the Czech Republic.

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First Special Paint Flown

The first of hopefully many specially decorated aircraft for NATO Tiger Meet 2010 has taken to the skies.
The Czech Air Force, 211 Squadron, has recently flown a newly Tiger decorated JAS-39D Gripen. Unlike most Units, that decorate the tail,
211.Taktická letka has opted to decorate the 2 large canards from the Jet fighter.

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100.000 Hour Milestone

Recently 192nd Squadron of the Turkish Air Force celebrated its 100.000th Flying hour.
In attendance of the Turkish Air Force Commander, 192 Filo ‘Kaplan’ celebrated its 100.000th flying hour on April 16, 2010.

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Preparation for NTM 2010 on the way

The planning for NTM 2010 has kicked off today, with the start of the IPC (Initial Planning Conference) at Vlb. Volkel.

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Tigers On The Move

After 18 years the last RAF 'Tiger' Squadron, 230sqn, relocated to the UK.
In November 2009, 230 Squadron took up residence at RAF Benson, joining 33 Squadron to co-locate the Puma Force for the first time in over 20 years.

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