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Fonsini
 
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Which foreign pilots impressed you the most ?

I recall reading a report from an RAF Jaguar pilot who was on a joint exercise with the Swedes back in the 80s. They took him low flying in a Viggen and he recalled hurtling down a logging trail in AB while looking up at the tree tops. When it came time for him to take them up in a 2 seat Jag he descended to 200 feet and engaged min afterburner before passing control to his Swedish passenger who promptly pushed the nose over and repeated the performance at an altitude which amazed the RAF pilot. He noted the Swedes as being particularly professional and capable military pilots.

During your detachments were you similarly impressed by any overseas aviators ?
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