24 March: Visit Norwegian F-35s and P-8 at Evenes Air Force Base
The Royal Norwegian Air Force would like to invite media to Evenes Air Force Base on 24 March.
Most of the Norwegian F-35 operates out of Ørland Air Force Base, but the NATO Quick Reaction Alert (QRA) operates out of Evenes Air Base in the northern Norway. All year around two fighter jets is on continuous standby for NATO and Norway, and within 15 minutes the F-35s is on their wings in order to identify unknown aircraft near Norwegian – and NATO – airspace.
In February this year, Norway recieved its first new maritime surveillance aircraft, P-8 Poseidon, that will replace the P-3 Orion. The new aircraft will also operate out of Evenes Air Base. The next P-8 arrive shortly.
On 24 March, media will have the opportunity to visit Evenes Air Force Base, learning more about the base and take a look at both the F-35 and P-8. During the stay media will meet chief of the base and the personell flying the aircraft.
How to register
- Meeting point: Main entrance Evenes Air Force Base
- When: 09:00–12:00
- When to meet: Media representatives are asked to arrive at 09:00. Please bring press card and id.
- Registration: Please register for the event by sending an email to the following address: sgaasland@mil.no no later than 23 March 20:00. Limited participants.
Point of contact:
Lieutenant colonel Stine Barclay Gaasland
Phone: +47 957 41 532
E-mail: sgaasland@mil.no