"Were placed under a cap": The Armed Forces pilots completed Alphajet aircraft in France (photo)

The average age of pilots is 21-23 years. The training lasted from March this year, and the number of pilots who have passed the appropriate course meets the operational needs of Ukraine, the media tell. The first Ukrainian pilots completed training on Alphajet's reactive training aircraft in France. This was reported on September 20 at the General Staff of the French Army. Preparation of Ukrainian pilots is part of France's defense assistance.

"France has just completed the preparation of the first class of Ukrainian pilots on Alphajet. This training is a decisive support for France of Ukraine's military efforts," the message reads. The training of Ukrainian pilots lasted since March this year. It is noted that the number of pilots who have passed the appropriate course meets the operational needs of Ukraine.

According to Militarist, the passage of F-16 fighter pilots of accelerated preparation in France on the passage of Ukrainian pilots in France on the Alphajet jet training aircraft was known in June 2024. France's air and space forces pledged 26 Ukrainian pilots in two years. Some of them have never flew before, others have the experience of flights on L-39 Albatros training aircraft.

Prior to his arrival in France, a group of Ukrainian pilots was in the United Kingdom, where she mastered English, then they had already started studying in France, which included practical and theoretical training. Pilot training took place under the abbreviated program - 6 months. Immediately after the arrival of the Ukrainian pilots "were placed under the cap", as the French officer said. For safety reasons, they were forbidden to communicate with the press.