“People don’t have to worry,” emphasizes the spokesperson for the Royal Netherlands Air Force. “It’s clear today and then you see more,” Abma explains. According to Major, the devices have taken off in England. Defense cannot confirm that it was American planes.
The devices, which flew through the airspace at about eight kilometers, were on their way to a training area. According to the spokesperson, it is not clear where exactly they flew. “It is more common that allies in the Netherlands cross our airspace when they start practicing,” she explains.
In formation special
According to Abma, it is special that the tank aircraft crossed the North Holland air together with six combat aircraft. “Normally they fly separately, now they were on the road in formation.”
According to the major, a tank plane is used if planes need extra fuel with longer missions. The ‘tanker’ can refuel other devices in the air. Such a tank plane has a double motor. “The double stripes in the air may come from there,” she says.