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20220328-20220331_Exercise "Iniochos" at Andravida Air Base.

We visited the Iniochos-2022 exercise at Andravida Air Base (2 spottersdays). The other pictures of our trip to Greece can be found here: https://www.waltervanbelphotography.be/Travel/Europe/20220326-20220402-Trip-to-Greece/

Andravida Air Base has been hosting the exercise since the mid-1980s. Since 2015, the Hellenic Air Force has opened the exercise to foreign nations to practise air-land and air-to-maritime operations.
This year, ten F-15E Strike Eagles from RAF Lakenheath (Suffolk) were present, as were 11 Israeli F-16I Soufas from both 201 "The One Squadron" and 253 "The Negev Squadron" at Ramon (LLRM). Israel also brought a Nachson G550 Eitam (Gulfstream Aerospace G-V-SP) airborne warning and control system aircraft.
These were supplemented at Andravida by seven Italian Air Force Tornado IDS/ECRs from 6 Stormo, two Slovenian Air Force PC-9Ms and a Cyprus Air Force AW139.
This was a lot less than normal, due to requirements needed elsewhere...
Nevertheless, all of the current HAF fighter squadrons participated, although 335 and 336 Mira operated from their home base (Araxos) during the first week.
Eight more fighters operated from the US Navy's USS Harry Truman (CVN-75) and from the French Navy's Charles de Gaulle (R91).
In total, this resulted in a very capable force of 81 fighter aircraft.
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    Andravida Air Base

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  • A Hellenic Air Force F-16C (066; msnTC-22) from 341 Mira "Arrow" at Almiros/Nea Anchialos (LGBL) taxies out to the active runway (RWY34) at Andravida Air Base, at the start of another mission during exercise "Iniochos 2022".

    A Hellenic Air Force F-16C (066; msnTC-22) from 341 Mira "Arrow" at Almiros/Nea Anchialos (LGBL) taxies out to the active runway (RWY34) at Andravida Air Base, at the start of another mission during exercise "Iniochos 2022".

  • The "Boss"-jet of the 492FS "Madhatters" at Lakenheath, a US Air Force F-15E Strike Eagle (97-0221; msn1359/E220) taxies out to the active runway (RWY34) at Andravida Air Base, for another mission during exercise "Iniochos 2022".

    The "Boss"-jet of the 492FS "Madhatters" at Lakenheath, a US Air Force F-15E Strike Eagle (97-0221; msn1359/E220) taxies out to the active runway (RWY34) at Andravida Air Base, for another mission during exercise "Iniochos 2022".

  • An Italian Air Force Tornado IDS (MM7019; code"6-02"; msn213/ECR01/5026) from 155 Gruppo, 6 Stormo "Alfredo Fusco" at Ghedi launches from RWY34 at Andravida Air Base, for another mission during exercise "Iniochos 2022".

    An Italian Air Force Tornado IDS (MM7019; code"6-02"; msn213/ECR01/5026) from 155 Gruppo, 6 Stormo "Alfredo Fusco" at Ghedi launches from RWY34 at Andravida Air Base, for another mission during exercise "Iniochos 2022".

  • An Italian Air Force Tornado IDS (MM7084; code"6-03"; msn627/IS083/5095) from 154 Gruppo, 6 Stormo "Alfredo Fusco" at Ghedi  launches from RWY34 at Andravida Air Base, for another mission during exercise "Iniochos 2022".

    An Italian Air Force Tornado IDS (MM7084; code"6-03"; msn627/IS083/5095) from 154 Gruppo, 6 Stormo "Alfredo Fusco" at Ghedi launches from RWY34 at Andravida Air Base, for another mission during exercise "Iniochos 2022".

  • An Italian Air Force Tornado IDS (MM7073; code"6-34"; msn563/IS072/5084) from 154 Gruppo, 6 Stormo "Alfredo Fusco" at Ghedi launches from RWY34 at Andravida Air Base, for another mission during exercise "Iniochos 2022".

    An Italian Air Force Tornado IDS (MM7073; code"6-34"; msn563/IS072/5084) from 154 Gruppo, 6 Stormo "Alfredo Fusco" at Ghedi launches from RWY34 at Andravida Air Base, for another mission during exercise "Iniochos 2022".

  • The "Boss"-jet of the 492FS "Madhatters" at Lakenheath, a US Air Force F-15E Strike Eagle (97-0221; msn1359/E220) launches from RWY34 at Andravida Air Base, for another mission during exercise "Iniochos 2022".

    The "Boss"-jet of the 492FS "Madhatters" at Lakenheath, a US Air Force F-15E Strike Eagle (97-0221; msn1359/E220) launches from RWY34 at Andravida Air Base, for another mission during exercise "Iniochos 2022".

  • A Hellenic Air Force F-4E AUP (01522; msn4521) from the 338 MDV "ARIS"(Mira Dioxis Vomvardamou = Fighter-Bomber Squadron) at Andravida launches from RWY34 at Andravida Air Base, for another mission during exercise "Iniochos 2022".

    A Hellenic Air Force F-4E AUP (01522; msn4521) from the 338 MDV "ARIS"(Mira Dioxis Vomvardamou = Fighter-Bomber Squadron) at Andravida launches from RWY34 at Andravida Air Base, for another mission during exercise "Iniochos 2022".

  • A Hellenic Air Force F-4E AUP (01618; msn4827) from the 338 MDV "ARIS"(Mira Dioxis Vomvardamou = Fighter-Bomber Squadron) at Andravida launches from RWY34 at Andravida Air Base, for another mission during exercise "Iniochos 2022".

    A Hellenic Air Force F-4E AUP (01618; msn4827) from the 338 MDV "ARIS"(Mira Dioxis Vomvardamou = Fighter-Bomber Squadron) at Andravida launches from RWY34 at Andravida Air Base, for another mission during exercise "Iniochos 2022".

  • A Hellenic Air Force F-16C (050; msnTC-6) from 347 Mira "Perseus" at Almiros/Nea Anchialos (LGBL) taxies out to the active runway (RWY34) at Andravida Air Base, at the start of another mission during exercise "Iniochos 2022".

    A Hellenic Air Force F-16C (050; msnTC-6) from 347 Mira "Perseus" at Almiros/Nea Anchialos (LGBL) taxies out to the active runway (RWY34) at Andravida Air Base, at the start of another mission during exercise "Iniochos 2022".

  • An Italian Air Force Tornado ECR (MM7059; code"6-66"; msn467/ECR../5068) from 155 Gruppo, 6 Stormo "Alfredo Fusco" at Ghedi, recovers to Andravida Air Base, after another mission during exercise "Iniochos 2022".

    An Italian Air Force Tornado ECR (MM7059; code"6-66"; msn467/ECR../5068) from 155 Gruppo, 6 Stormo "Alfredo Fusco" at Ghedi, recovers to Andravida Air Base, after another mission during exercise "Iniochos 2022".

  • Another mission almost completed for this Hellenic Air Force F-4E AUP (01522; msn4521) from 338 MDV "ARIS"(Mira Dioxis Vomvardamou = Fighter-Bomber Squadron) at Andravida. It is seen here using it brake-chute to slow down on RWY34 during exercise "Iniochos 2022".

    Another mission almost completed for this Hellenic Air Force F-4E AUP (01522; msn4521) from 338 MDV "ARIS"(Mira Dioxis Vomvardamou = Fighter-Bomber Squadron) at Andravida. It is seen here using it brake-chute to slow down on RWY34 during exercise "Iniochos 2022".

  • Another mission almost completed for this Hellenic Air Force F-4E AUP (01618; msn4827) from 338 MDV "ARIS"(Mira Dioxis Vomvardamou = Fighter-Bomber Squadron) at Andravida. It is seen here using it brake-chute to slow down on RWY34 during exercise "Iniochos 2022".

    Another mission almost completed for this Hellenic Air Force F-4E AUP (01618; msn4827) from 338 MDV "ARIS"(Mira Dioxis Vomvardamou = Fighter-Bomber Squadron) at Andravida. It is seen here using it brake-chute to slow down on RWY34 during exercise "Iniochos 2022".

  • An Italian Air Force Tornado IDS (MM7084; code"6-03"; msn627/IS083/5095) from 154 Gruppo, 6 Stormo "Alfredo Fusco" at Ghedi, recovers to Andravida Air Base, after another mission during exercise "Iniochos 2022".

    An Italian Air Force Tornado IDS (MM7084; code"6-03"; msn627/IS083/5095) from 154 Gruppo, 6 Stormo "Alfredo Fusco" at Ghedi, recovers to Andravida Air Base, after another mission during exercise "Iniochos 2022".

  • Another mission almost completed for this Hellenic Air Force F-4E AUP (01522; msn4521) from 338 MDV "ARIS"(Mira Dioxis Vomvardamou = Fighter-Bomber Squadron) at Andravida. It is seen taxiing back to its dispersal at Andravida Air Base, during exercise "Iniochos 2022".

    Another mission almost completed for this Hellenic Air Force F-4E AUP (01522; msn4521) from 338 MDV "ARIS"(Mira Dioxis Vomvardamou = Fighter-Bomber Squadron) at Andravida. It is seen taxiing back to its dispersal at Andravida Air Base, during exercise "Iniochos 2022".

  • An Italian Air Force Tornado IDS (MM7073; code"6-34"; msn563/IS072/5084) from 154 Gruppo, 6 Stormo "Alfredo Fusco" at Ghedi, recovers to Andravida Air Base, after another mission during exercise "Iniochos 2022".

    An Italian Air Force Tornado IDS (MM7073; code"6-34"; msn563/IS072/5084) from 154 Gruppo, 6 Stormo "Alfredo Fusco" at Ghedi, recovers to Andravida Air Base, after another mission during exercise "Iniochos 2022".

  • Another mission almost completed for this Hellenic Air Force F-4E AUP (01618; msn4827) from 338 MDV "ARIS"(Mira Dioxis Vomvardamou = Fighter-Bomber Squadron) at Andravida. It is seen here on the taxitrack, adorned with the special c/s wing tank (65 years 339 MPK, which disbanded in 2017) during exercise "Iniochos 2022".

    Another mission almost completed for this Hellenic Air Force F-4E AUP (01618; msn4827) from 338 MDV "ARIS"(Mira Dioxis Vomvardamou = Fighter-Bomber Squadron) at Andravida. It is seen here on the taxitrack, adorned with the special c/s wing tank (65 years 339 MPK, which disbanded in 2017) during exercise "Iniochos 2022".

  • The "Boss"-jet of the 492FS "Madhatters" at Lakenheath, a US Air Force F-15E Strike Eagle (97-0221; msn1359/E220) recovers to  Andravida Air Base, after another mission during exercise "Iniochos 2022". It is seen here slowing down on RWY34 using aerodynamic braking.

    The "Boss"-jet of the 492FS "Madhatters" at Lakenheath, a US Air Force F-15E Strike Eagle (97-0221; msn1359/E220) recovers to Andravida Air Base, after another mission during exercise "Iniochos 2022". It is seen here slowing down on RWY34 using aerodynamic braking.

  • A US Air Force F-15E Strike Eagle (96-0202; msn1335/E212) from of the 492FS "Madhatters" at Lakenheath, recovers to Andravida Air Base, after another mission during exercise "Iniochos 2022". It is seen here slowing down on RWY34 using aerodynamic braking.

    A US Air Force F-15E Strike Eagle (96-0202; msn1335/E212) from of the 492FS "Madhatters" at Lakenheath, recovers to Andravida Air Base, after another mission during exercise "Iniochos 2022". It is seen here slowing down on RWY34 using aerodynamic braking.

  • A Hellenic Air Force Mirage 2000-5EG (547) from 331 Mira "Thiseas" at Tanagra (LGTG) recovers to Andravida Air Base, after another mission during exercise "Iniochos 2022". It is seen here slowing down on RWY34.

    A Hellenic Air Force Mirage 2000-5EG (547) from 331 Mira "Thiseas" at Tanagra (LGTG) recovers to Andravida Air Base, after another mission during exercise "Iniochos 2022". It is seen here slowing down on RWY34.

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