Another group of Ukrainian military personnel has completed their initial flight training in the United Kingdom.
This was reported by the Royal Air Force, and confirmed by the UK Deputy Defence Minister Luke Pollard.
It is noted that the next phase will involve advanced training in operating fast jet aircraft and transitioning to F-16 fighter jets in collaboration with Ukraine's partner countries. In total, the UK has already trained 200 Ukrainian pilots.
Today the latest graduation of Ukrainian pilots from RAF Elementary Flying Training took place, attended by Armed Forces Minister @LukePollard & Ukrainian Ambassador General Valerii Zaluzhnyi.
The next step is advanced fast jet training & conversion to F-16 with partner nations. pic.twitter.com/ZNI7p05OIv
— Royal Air Force (@RoyalAirForce) October 22, 2024
At the graduation ceremony, the Ukrainian Ambassador to the UK and former Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, Valerii Zaluzhnyi, expressed gratitude to the UK government for its ongoing support, which "gives us a chance for victory."