Fly in a Ukrainian F-16 Viper behind Russian lines below treetop level

[orangecrush]

This is freaking awesome.

Beautiful aircraft flying Ukraine colors.

Not a happy ending, though.

Puckering adventure!

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[Deuxcents]

1. Wow 😳

[orangecrush]

4. Gives appreciation

For the courage of Ukrainian pilots.

[Deuxcents]

5. It sure does! Just looking at the controls, I thought..how daunting it must be at first for these brave

Ukrainian people but their passion for what needs to be done overwhelms their fears. 🇺🇦

[Deuxcents]

9. I remember reading about training them in the states and I think the UK..

[orangecrush]

10. Sounds right

Had to be a heck of a transition, from flying Soviet fighters.

[Disaffected]

2. Fact or fiction? nt

[orangecrush]

3. Simulation

A very, very realistic one.

[Disaffected]

6. Yabut, simulation of an actual event?? nt

ETA: The pilot seemed pretty nonchalant about it - not sure if that is very realistic.

[orangecrush]

8. I'm guessing

But it's probably safe to bet Ukraine has flown this type of mission.