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US Ambassador Observes F-16 Demonstration Flight in Athens
February 17, 1998 (by
Lieven Dewitte) -
The US ambassador in Athens visited the 111 Fighter Wing in Volos yesterday to observe several demonstration flights of upgraded F-16 Fighters, now manufactured by the consortium Lockheed Martin.
Ambassador Nicholas Burns was accompanied by Lockheed Martin official Kevin Dwyer, the director of the F-16 program. Both US officials met Nea Anchialos base commander Col. Yiagos.
The US ambassador also participated in a simulator demonstration. The air test was also observed by senior Greek military officials, including Major Gen. Koletsos, vice chief of the Hellenic Air Force Staff, and Brig. Athinakis, chairman of the evaluation board.
Mr. Burns will attend a similar demonstration of the F-15 fighter later next month. Both warplanes are being considered for purchase by the Greek military.
The US ambassador also participated in a simulator demonstration. The air test was also observed by senior Greek military officials, including Major Gen. Koletsos, vice chief of the Hellenic Air Force Staff, and Brig. Athinakis, chairman of the evaluation board.
Mr. Burns will attend a similar demonstration of the F-15 fighter later next month. Both warplanes are being considered for purchase by the Greek military.
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