Polish and U.S. F-16s practice CAP while connected to common datalink network

During exercise Nickel Strike last month, USAF F-16s from the 555th Fighter Squadron practice flying mixed formation defensive combat air patrols with Polish F-16s.

A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon from the 555th Fighter Squadron takes off at Aviano Air Base, Italy, Feb. 12, 2019. The F-16 is a multirole fighter capable of multiple mission sets. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Tory Cusimano)

According to Commander of the 555th Fighter Squadron, Lt. Col. Beau E. Diers, his fighters came under command and control of the Polish AOC while connected to a common datalink network.

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