Aviation
Why do 9 South Korean fighter planes make an unexpected visit at the airport in Kolkata?
Why do 9 South Korean fighter planes make an unexpected visit to the airport in Kolkata?
On Tuesday, August 9, nine Black Eagle planes successively touched down at the airport in Kolkata. As the jets landed, supersonic booms tore through the sky. For crew relaxation and refueling, the fighter jets landed in Kolkata’s New Town.
On Wednesday, the Kolkata Airport Authority tweeted, “Jet, set, rest! These 9 eye-catching Korean Air Force ferry flights (Aircraft type: T50B) returned from the Airshow in the UK and arrived at #Kolkata Airport for refueling and crew relaxation after taking part in one of the major aerospace exhibitions held in Europe.
Jet, set, rest! After participating in one of the largest aerospace exhibition held in Europe, these 9 striking Korean airforce ferry flights (Aircraft type: T50B) returned from the Airshow in UK and landed at #KolkataAirport for refueling and crew rest on 9th August 2022. pic.twitter.com/QEIPLBnBCD
— Kolkata Airport (@aaikolairport) August 10, 2022
The largest aerospace exhibition in Europe, the airshow in Britain, saw the return of Korean fighter jets (T50B). Those learning to fly are the major users of these aircraft, which are utilised for teaching purposes.
