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Czech airmen in the Netherlands pay tribute to WW II Czechoslovak aircrew

22.10.2012

Ambassador of the Czech Republic to the Netherlands Jaroslav Horak, Czech airmen headed by Air Force Commander General Jiri Verner, families of brave Czechoslovak aircrew of WW II, citizens of Petten and Zijpe, and Czech and Dutch guests, attended unveiling of a memorial to remember war heroism for future generations.

Republic of Iraq buys 28 Czech L-159 ALCA aircraft

15.10.2012

"I am glad I can announce that we have agreed upon delivery of 28 pieces of L-159 to Iraqi Air Force," Czech Defence Minister Alexandr Vondra said at the press conference held at the end of talks with his Iraqi counterpart.

Unveiling monument for Czech aircrew

8.10.2012

On Wednesday October 17th, 2012, a monument will be unveiled for the Czech crew of Vickers Wellington KX-B T-2553 of 311 (Czechoslovak) Squadron of the Royal Air Force. This will be next to the Information Center 'Dijk te Kijk' in Petten, the Netherlands. Commander of Czech Air Force Brigadier General Jiri Verner will attend the ceremony.

Shooting competition of Active Reserve

1.10.2012

Reservists from Germany and U.S. Nebraska National Guard participated in a shooting competition of the Czech Active Reserve in West-Bohemian City of Pilsen this September.

Multi-National Military Police Battalion certified for NATO operations

24.9.2012

The Czech Republic takes over command of the Multi-National Military Police Battalion from Poland as of 2013. The Battalion, composed of military police units of Croatia, the Czech Republic, Poland and Slovakia, was certified for allied operations at the SHARP LYNX 2012 exercise held in Poland this week.