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Hungarian Gripen Coming Back
Hungary is yet another country that has already confirmed its participation at NATO Days in Ostrava & Czech Air Force Days 2013. Returning after three years with a dynamic presentation will be Hungarian Air Force JAS-39 Gripen aircraft.
Hungarian Air Force made its debut appearance at Ostrava in 2010 when the Gripen was presented both on the ground and in the air. “In 2011 an 2012, the aircraft has been presented only in the static park and we are happy that this year, the spectators will have a chance to appreciate the plane´s dynamic demonstration again,” says Zbyněk Pavlačík, chairman of the Jagello 2000 Association, main organizer of NATO Days in Ostrava & Czech Air Force Days. At Ostrava, the Hungarian Gripens will meet again with Gripens of the Czech Air Force.
Hungary operates 12 one-seat JAS-39C Gripen aircraft plus 2 training two-seaters, all obtained in 2006. Like the Czech Air Force, the HuAF has only leased this multi-role, Swedish-produced fighter. Last year, the original ten-year lease agreement has been extended for another 10 years, envisaging the Gripens to stay in Hungarian service at least till 2026.
Whole HuAF Gripen squadron is located at the Kecskemét AFB, regular host of the big airshow. This year’s show will take palace on 3-4 August.
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