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Air Force dominates National Cross Country Championships
Air Force dominates National Cross Country Championships
The Air Force climbed to the top of the podium twice at the 45th National Military Cross Country Championships, which took place today, 28 November, in Queluz.Captain Daniel Martins finished the ‘Long Cross Country’ race in 30'15,(...)
Air Force rescues 50-year-old man in medical emergency
Air Force rescues 50-year-old man in medical emergency
Yesterday, the Air Force rescued a 50-year-old crew member who was aboard the ship ‘CHRYSALIS’, sailing 172 kilometres from Montijo.The man was showing symptoms that indicated the need for immediate medical assistance, which led the(...)
Air Museum welcomes “Network Visits”
Air Museum welcomes “Network Visits”
On 24 November, the Air Museum (MUSAR) hosted another edition of ‘Visitas em Rede’ (Network Visits), an initiative promoted by the Portuguese Museum Network (RPM).During the event, visitors had the opportunity to learn about the(...)
Air Force rescues young man on the high seas
Air Force rescues young man on the high seas
At the end of yesterday, 23 November, Squadron 752 – “Fénix” was activated to rescue a 27-year-old man who was aboard a cargo ship nicknamed “BORDEAUX”.The EH-101 Merlin helicopter took off from Air Base No. 4(...)
Air Force locates drifting boat in emergency call
Air Force locates drifting boat in emergency call
During a monitoring mission on the external borders of the European Union on 8 November, as part of Operation “JO Spain - INDALO 2025” led by the Guardia Civil, an Air Force C-295M aircraft picked up a transmission on the maritime(...)
Air Force participates in civil emergency exercise
Air Force participates in civil emergency exercise
The Air Force participated in Exercise ‘FÉNIX’, organised by the Portuguese Army, whose main objective was to test the response capacity of military and civil forces in the event of a potential large-scale earthquake.The(...)
Military personnel stationed in Malaga receive a visit from senior commanders
Military personnel stationed in Malaga receive a visit from senior commanders
The military personnel deployed on Mission ÍNDALO 2025, under the European Border and Coast Guard Agency – FRONTEX, received a visit from the Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces (CEMGFA), General José Nunes da Fonseca, and the(...)
Explosive Device Deactivation Course 01/25
Explosive Device Deactivation Course 01/25
On 14 November, the Explosive Device Deactivation Course 01/25, held at the Air Force Survival Training Centre (CTSFA), came to an end, certifying four Air Force personnel in Explosive Device Deactivation.This course, taught by the CTSFA's(...)