Red Flag Alaska training exercise held in Eielson Training Air Force Base
Q. Red Flag Alaska is an advanced training exercise holder at which Air Force base?- Published on 16 May 16a. Eielson
b. Rajkot
c. Hindon
d. None of the above
ANSWER: Eielson
Red Flag Alaska 16-1, which was an advanced aerial combat training exercise hosted at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska (a successor to the previous COPE THUNDER exercise series) held in the Alaska region, concluded on 14 May 16.
- The main phase of the exercise had commenced on 28 Apr 16 with a mix of combat and support elements participating from IAF, USAF and USN.
- Over the last decade, IAF has been actively participating in various operational exercises hosted by various countries wherein its capabilities has been pitted against the best air forces in the world.