The Turkish Stars, the aerobatic team of the Turkish Air Force, presented a breathtaking show at the "Belgian Air Force Days" event held in Belgium. At the event held at Florennes Air Base, the team remained airborne for approximately 45 minutes with 7 NF-5 Freedom Fighter aircraft.
The Turkish Stars drew attention as the team that stayed airborne the longest during the event. Thousands of people watched the show, and the team received great applause.
Turkey's Ambassador to Brussels Barış Tankin, Consul General in Antwerp Onur Sevim, and Belgian military officials also attended the event.
Ambassador Tankin, in his statement, highlighted the friendship and alliance relations between Turkey and Belgium. He stated that the two countries continue cooperation in many areas such as renewable energy, defense industry, and digital transformation.
Tankin expressed pride in showcasing the Turkish Air Force's capabilities to Belgian allies and praised the pilots as well as the technical and logistics teams. He added that approximately 300,000 Turkish citizens living in Belgium take great pride in this show.