Submitted on: 1 November 2010
updated on: 1 January 2021
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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
All this media exposure led to an extremely positive impact with the public opinion, which is a good thing for the future of both the Czech Squadrons and the NATO Tiger Association.
211 squadron, represented by Lt. Col. Jaroslav Mika call sign “GYRO”, was decorated with the medal of the Ministry of Defense.