July 14, 2025|
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|5 months agoSwiss Air Force Makes Historic Paris Debut
F/A-18 fighter jet to participate in French National Day parade for first time, marking strengthened military cooperation between nations.
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- The Swiss Air Force will participate in the French National Day parade for the first time in history.
- An unarmed F/A-18 fighter jet will represent Switzerland in the flyover.
- The mission involves a direct flight from Emmen military airfield to Paris and back without landing.
- Germany, Spain, and the United Kingdom are also participating with one Eurofighter each.
By The Numbers
July 14
Date of Event
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Swiss Aircraft
They Said
"It manifests not only military co-operation, but also mutual trust in security policy issues."
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History in the Making: Swiss Wings Over Paris
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Beyond Borders: A Display of European Unity
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Tactical Mastery: The Emmen-Paris Sortie
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