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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(...)
Air Force Academy welcomes Commander of the Royal Military Academy
Air Force Academy welcomes Commander of the Royal Military Academy
On Monday, 17 November, the Air Force Academy (AFA) welcomed the Commander of Belgium's Royal Military Academy (RMA), Major-General An-Roos De Potter, and her delegation.The visit began with an institutional briefing on the mission, organisation(...)
Air Base No. 1 hosts the 21st edition of National Defence Day
Air Base No. 1 hosts the 21st edition of National Defence Day
From 30 September to 14 November, the 21st edition of National Defence Day took place at Air Base No. 1 in Sintra, with the participation of thousands of young people from various municipalities in the district of Lisbon. In this context,(...)