Tunisian F-5 plunges into the sea south of Sardinia. The rider is rescued

(To Greater Defense)
18/10/18

He was saved using the ejection seat and was found by a Tunisian UH-60 helicopter the pilot who was taking part in the "About 2018" International Air Defense drill.

Under the direction and coordination of the Air Operations Command (COA) of Poggio Renatico, also participated in the national researches including a P72-A marine patrol aircraft belonging to the 41 ° Stormo di Sigonella (CT), whose crew is trained by personnel of the Italian Air Force and the Navy; also activated a helicopter HH-212 of 80 ° Centro SAR of Decimomannu (CA).

The F-5 aircraft had disappeared from the radar tracks while taking part in the organized exercise with the aim of testing the reactivity of the surveillance systems and defense of the western Mediterranean airspace and promoting a coordinated use of command and control centers, of radar sites and interceptors.

The "Circa 2018" includes the participation of the member countries of the "5 + 5 Initiative", a collaboration agreement that aims to promote cooperation on common security and defense issues and contribute to regional stability and mutual understanding between the countries of the two banks of the Western Mediterranean: that of the north, which includes France, Italy, Malta, Portugal and Spain, and that of the south, with Algeria, Libya, Mauritania, Morocco and Tunisia.

(photo: web)