Where NATO’s fighter pilots are trained

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7 ай бұрын

There’s something that fighter pilots from Belgium, Denmark, Germany and 11 other NATO Allies have in common: their flying careers started in Texas, USA.
That’s where the Euro-NATO Joint Jet Pilot Training (ENJJPT) programme has been training pilots since the early 80s, when a number of countries decided to found the programme at Sheppard Air Force Base. While conceived of as a cost-saving measure, giving Allies the chance to pool resources in the resource-intensive task of training new fighter pilots, this training has since become a place for students and instructors to pass on tactics and form multinational relationships that will span their careers. Allies contributing to this training are Belgium, Canada, Denmark, Germany, Greece, Italy, the Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Romania, Spain, Türkiye, the United Kingdom and the United States.
Throughout the course, students learn the fundamentals of flight, progressing from ground school to the prop-driven T-6 Texan trainer - and finally to the T-38 Talon, a supersonic jet trainer that prepares them for the physical and mental strain of flying tactical aircraft. With 12-hour working days and plenty of bookwork to supplement the flying, this course ensures that only the most skilled and most dedicated graduate serve as fighter pilots in their country’s air forces.
This video follows Royal Danish Air Force Lieutenant ”Bun” and Belgian Air Force Lieutenant Jade. Having since completed the programme, ‘Bun’ is now training to fly C-130 Hercules transport aircraft, while Jade is preparing to fly the F-16 Fighting Falcon. Future generations of Belgian pilots will also have the chance to fly the F-35 Lightning II, as Belgium is in the process of adding these assets to its fleet. The first F-35A jet will enter service at Luke Air Force Base in the United States in 2024, and at Florennes Air Base in Belgium from 2025 onwards.
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@yomama629 7 ай бұрын

The ceremony where they find out what aircraft they will fly is awesome

@Lynn.knepper1280 7 ай бұрын

What is it? The Ceremony so I can look it up

@scootertooter6874 7 ай бұрын

There are TONS of "Drop Night" videos on You Tube for the various classes. I am a retired AF Colonel, and I LOVE watching them - makes me realize there is a new generation of tigers out there to keep the traditions going.

@till5520 7 ай бұрын

@@scootertooter6874 Thank you for your service, Sir!

@SpressieAvi 7 ай бұрын

Bro, IM hyped!! It's frickin sick!!!

@andrewyoonhobai8453 6 ай бұрын

yeah if I ever joined your airforce it would be like "you are flying the militaries only Cessna 172 with a flying banner" and I'm like 🙃

@schlollepop 7 ай бұрын

Can we just take a moment to appreciate all those pilots flying A400, C130 or C-5? Much less glamour, but maybe even more vital than all the cool.fighter pilots?

@Peirithous 7 ай бұрын

Yes!! Well said! Their contribution is crucial …! Will always be a tremendous need for pilots of A4OO , C13O etc 😍💛🙏

@flightlinevr6302 5 ай бұрын

And all the Rotocraft Pilots too, Apache, Tiger, Stallion, Chinook, Hip, Cobra, EC/H-145, Gazelle, ...

@trashblob 4 ай бұрын

I peronally think that logistical military aviation is way more interesting. And mindblowing af. The amount of tonnage able to fly .. that is just .. absolutely insane ..

@dbz9393 3 ай бұрын

Fr I respect those AC-130 pilots and cargo pilots, it's a tough job

@markberryhill2715 3 ай бұрын

One here all in favor of the C-130.

@migueldelacruz4799 7 ай бұрын

That pilot that got the f-35 was exploding with awesome.

@bjrnchrstn 7 ай бұрын

If only he knew how bad constructed that airframe is. Eagle guy and Viper girl got lucky.

@luftwaffles274 7 ай бұрын

@@bjrnchrstn Viper girl can only fly F-16 (43), We Belgians don't have any other fighter jet than that. There are (34) F-35 on order but ain't coming for quite awhile.

@cursedcat281 7 ай бұрын

@@bjrnchrstn lol. It's 2023 and we still have these guys believing that F-35 is crap. I'll bet on the F-35 against any airframe in existent.

@6mmstyle775 6 ай бұрын

@@cursedcat281 probably subscribers of Pierre Sprey

@MagMan4x4 6 ай бұрын

@@cursedcat281 it's only tards, russian and chinese bots that think that the F35 is crap.

@ItzKamatsu 7 ай бұрын

I want to take a moment to express my sincere appreciation for the excellent content that NATO consistently shares regarding military matters.

@DarthVader20201 6 ай бұрын

The female fighter pilot overcoming all odds. Reminds me of Top Gun Maverick.

@PtolemyCeasar 5 ай бұрын

General Mark Milley sends his regards.

@Ezekiel903 3 ай бұрын

I hope this alliance will never break, it brought so much more security to all member state!

@thecaptain2000 3 ай бұрын

@@DarthVader20201 I wish that lady fighter God Speed, however I remember that even for the Tornados, there was a rumor the Italian Air Force lowered a lot the physical bar, to be able to use female pilots. I hope that is not the case and those girls were not just there for showcase, as everybody's safety may depend on them being able to execute their job at the level that is necessary.

@6by6by6 2 ай бұрын

My cousins son Casey was top of his class as a NATO fighter pilot and went on to become one of the first F-22 raptor pilots.. Now flying for Alaska airlines 👨‍✈️ Pretty big accomplishment for a quiet humble farm kid from Oregon..

@rometheceoo Ай бұрын

❤️❤️🙏

@JUNIOR-ey3xu 7 ай бұрын

The one about to fly the f-35 😂😂😂

@frankb8898 7 ай бұрын

Congrats to all of you, Young Generations of NATO Pilots. As a former Pilot student at Reese AFB - Texas, in 1981-82 ( the Joint NATO Fighter Pilots was still a Project at the time) I graduate with the Class 82/07. I still remember my Graduation Day and I could feel the excitement these Jong Pilots felt on “their day”. What an amazing experience was flying with the T37 (in use in those days) and the T38. Even better was the Fighter Training School in Holloman AFB (New Mexico). Form a former Italian Air Force Pilot to all you I forward my strong respect for such an achievement and may the sky reward you with all the best. Good luck and Fly High. Regards.

@topgunm 6 ай бұрын

What plane did you get after graduation?

@thiesvanwilgenburg9392 5 ай бұрын

Probably an f16 because he is dutch@@topgunm

@701Builder 7 ай бұрын

I was an aircraft mechanic (crew chief) on A-10s at Myrtle Beach AFB. I did my initial training at Shepard AFB in 1985. Lots of terrific memories and wonderful people..students and instructors. Myrtle Beach and many of the bases I visited TDY for exercises like Victorville , Barbers Point NAS in Oahu were closed down. Lackland and Shepard are the only 2 left I know! Nice to see Shepard still going strong! Congrats to all these new pilots!

@bladfadsfblaadsfsadf900 5 ай бұрын

On a daily basis, as a Navy student pilot, I interact with fellow students from Spain, Italy, France, etc, and I have the utmost respect for them. Considering you “lose 50% of your brain power when you hop in the cockpit”, these guys not only overcome that, but do it in a non-native language. It’s humbling, and I’m glad they’re on our side.

@Asator66 Ай бұрын

Can you explain the brain power thing? Is that an 'in' joke in the army or is their truth behind it?

@rwallage 4 ай бұрын

My father was there as a member of the Royal Dutch Airforce, in the early 50's flying the T6 and later the P-51D...

@henboker3 5 ай бұрын

Wonderful to have others who believe in freedom and order training in Texas, becoming acquainted with a free world community. Welcome to America, friends. I love the positive comments.

@frank-ko6de 7 ай бұрын

This truly helps you understand the enormity of the USA contribution to the NATO alliance.

@LV_CRAZY 7 ай бұрын

Yes but in the end it is a team effort.

@MyDagfinn 7 ай бұрын

True, but worthwhile remembering each country pays for itself and brings its own aircraft.

@omgsrsly 7 ай бұрын

It also comes as a benefit to the US that the member states decided to enter an alliance with them, instead of creating a completely independent one of their own, which would consequently have led to the necessity and the creation of equal military forces for self-defense and counterbalance. It turned out to be a win-win situation for everyone without another arms-race.

@ranishkA123 7 ай бұрын

What this video misses is that Canada does the same thing. The Portage La Prairie and CFB Cold Lake flight training schools train pilots all across NATO including US, UK, Singapore, etc.

@JamesJoyce12 7 ай бұрын

it is not free - these countries pay the usaf

@benjaminthorsen2848 5 ай бұрын

"Hometown" "French Belgium" lmao

@ProBioMech 7 ай бұрын

That’s a lot of T38s! Those things were awesome from the maintenance side. Damn near unbreakable

@Mr44magnum0706 2 ай бұрын

To think that these countries have came together to support each other. What an amazing thing to be apart of.

@Bushmaster141 5 ай бұрын

Greetings from Brazil, I just wish you all the very best and I also wanna say thank you for your service, you guys makes the skies safer and the world a better place. Keep up the good job.

@lefterisgeorgiou4424 6 ай бұрын

Greetings from Hellenic Air Force. I was there 23 years ago......

@randomperson8695 20 күн бұрын

I wasn't a part of the aviation community but as a USN Seabee I was deployed to the little communication station in Nea Makri back in 1988' and I loved my time in your country, truly one of the best experiences of my life. Thank you for your service 👍

@user-em2gz1wh2n 4 ай бұрын

Great exchange at Sheppard AFB and Wichita Falls, Texas! My Dad was stationed there 3 times during my US Military Family career. Salute!

@drittpassord Ай бұрын

video kept a good focus on Lt. Jade! Stunningly beautiful with a nice smile.

@bradlavassaur8265 2 ай бұрын

Awesome video! The best part was seeing the excitement of the students, when they find out what aircraft they will ultimately be assigned to. Super cool!! Thank you so much for sharing this video. I really enjoyed it. Have a great day. 😊

@NATO 2 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

@CausticLemons7 7 ай бұрын

Awesome! I love that they get that camaraderie and the chance to support and celebrate each other during training.

@smiley.6534 5 ай бұрын

I live under a common path taken by the Belgian air force, Jade has probably flown over me. Awesome!

@freyafabulous3323 3 ай бұрын

I love to see that they are all such good friends and teammates!

@grkuntzmd 5 ай бұрын

I imagine that since they are trained on the same or similar tactics, if they were ever call upon to fight side-by-side in a real war, that would help greatly to allow multi-nation squadrons.

@TrumpIsGoingToPrison Ай бұрын

That IS the point. :)

@user-vg3yc6gk5f 7 ай бұрын

It's so gratifying to see these young people who are so dedicated to protecting the world. God bless them all

@oliverlabudik3355 6 ай бұрын

protecting their country ...... in a different country

@ibiskiils 7 ай бұрын

this is so interesting! maybe i´ll choose that path.

@cesmigs8502 7 ай бұрын

This is an amazing and emotional film. I just realized you're doing this training here in my amazing state of Texas.

@itsomethingreat 7 ай бұрын

Impresionante. Enhorabuena a todos estos jóvenes que persiguen su pasión.

@nightcall7398 6 ай бұрын

I loved the fact that they get to see what jet they pilot. I can only imagine how exciting that could be!

@ultimativeslexikon5436 7 ай бұрын

Thank you, now i can't choose in which branch i want to serve in.

@Traumglanz 6 ай бұрын

Yes, Texus sounds exactly what I would have said. My dad's best friend, old german air force guy, used to train there.

@unkn0wnv1rus3 7 ай бұрын

I love how they have slides for the pilots. Jade "Spunky" Weakness is closing the canopy xD

@buyezspace 5 ай бұрын

I got to tour the base, get to go in all of the buildings shown, and even fly their T-38 sim, and guys, it's awesome

@BruceWSims 2 ай бұрын

Not just uniformity in skillset and performance but a sense of knowing the relationship between their loyalty to their individual country and to that of the Coalition. You can't buy or make that sort of growth. It has to be instilled and encouraged from within. What a great video!!!

@NATO 2 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching and leaving such a nice comment! Glad you enjoyed the video and its message.

@Mountain-Man-3000 7 ай бұрын

That's a pretty sweet way to learn what your fighter will be

@DarthVader20201 7 ай бұрын

The F-35 Lightning II is the most advanced ATF

@SD-fg8rb 6 ай бұрын

love the folks at ENJJPT! missing sheppard everyday!

@t3chn0m0 6 ай бұрын

That Belgian girl really has the right spirit and drive =). That's why she will be one of the first Belgian Pilots, transfering from the F16 to the F35.

@alaskanstrat6618 28 күн бұрын

Lt. Jades engergy is infectous ! Amazing !

@svarturhrafn760 7 ай бұрын

Love and glory to the Alliance from Austria! I hope we'll be part of NATO soon.

@sEEKllsevN 7 ай бұрын

Absolutely!

@robertjamesonmusic 7 ай бұрын

That would be incredible.

@peabase 7 ай бұрын

If the Ukraine war won't do it, what will it take for Austria to join NATO? Or for Austria to properly support Ukraine, which doesn't require NATO membership.

@Doenerwerfer 7 ай бұрын

wird zeit

@javanava8925 6 ай бұрын

I really hope so but I just don't see it happening. Your government isn't even tough enough towards Russia. But, let's see in the future...

@omerijaz20 6 ай бұрын

truly inspirational!!

@mrbrand4720 7 ай бұрын

Looks interesting and i can imagine it having a positive effect on a fighter pilot . Regards from Sweden

@marino4691 7 ай бұрын

The F5 is so beautiful

@shivraj8036 6 ай бұрын

Looks like real life Top Gun

@sahilrana3383 6 ай бұрын

I just love this video

@rchristie5401 3 ай бұрын

Outstanding video!

@engineers_hub 6 ай бұрын

Goose bumps!

@BradFalck-mn3pc 6 ай бұрын

There is a holiday inn in Trenton Ontario next to the RCAF base with a CF 5 stuck in the lawn like that T38

@ShyRaven2161 7 ай бұрын

Love to see collaboration like this!

@vyoin3133 2 ай бұрын

Together strong! Greetings from TR

@robertlaabs5066 6 ай бұрын

Interesting! Thank You!

@user-xz9hu4rd2v 7 ай бұрын

At Shepard to a larger extent, but the other pilot training bases also train foreign students. At Columbus AFB I taught to fly Algerian, Japanese, and Italian students.

@ysbrand1114 7 ай бұрын

I really want to join the royal Dutch airforce hopefully in a couple years I'll be here :)

@haemse 6 ай бұрын

Awesome vid!

@NATO 6 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it

@cheongkitvong7449 7 ай бұрын

Nice Video 👍

@JoeyIndolos 7 ай бұрын

When I watched the assignment of pilots to specific types of planes, I couldn’t help but think of the sorting hat ceremony in Harry Potter 😄

@lagershutz3527 6 ай бұрын

Thank you for your service, for the heart and effort you put! Cheers from Finland

@teqnkka4403 5 ай бұрын

The best of the best of the best just like in MIB, all jokes aside, respect, big respect!

@wpeaston 7 ай бұрын

Looks like a fantastic unit

@zagrepcanin82 7 ай бұрын

we are NATO! best wishes to young pilots from Croatia

@jlrice571 2 ай бұрын

I love this. Stay safe out there kids. 👏👏

@illiria2000 7 ай бұрын

Much respect from an Albanian

@ala2058 2 ай бұрын

Stoya's gonna make a great fighter pilot! 👏 👏 👏

@donquixote1502 7 ай бұрын

Very impressing school. 👍👍

@thecringeinspector5636 7 ай бұрын

Absolutely awesome, thank you. Loving NATO even here from the Czech Republic!

@steffenweng7613 6 ай бұрын

Thank you awesome young people 😎

@jaroslavpetracek2188 7 ай бұрын

Nice video - and thank you for guardian our sky over not just over Europe! Greeting from Czech rep

@cliveashleyhamilton 7 ай бұрын

We've all seen how UKR has been able to survive just and how important that has been. It's a really tough job for these people, excellence isn't demanded, it's a requirement, a requirement to win through complete perfection at all times

@TheGrace020 7 ай бұрын

Epic 😻

@CharliMorganMusic 7 ай бұрын

Woooooo! 🎉 With love, from America. 🇺🇸

@MrJeepCanada 6 ай бұрын

Those jets look like an F-5 don't know much about that plane but there is one near a Canadian base in Montreal CF-5 really love that look

@timlinator 7 ай бұрын

As an American and New Yorker I grew up in the shadows of the twin towers and my dad, an immigrant from Ireland, worked on the construction of those towers so I was deeply touched when NATO invoked article 5 for the first time and only time so far in its 70 year history. I am also a dual US/EU citizen and strong supporter of NATO, US and EU. Long live NATO, Slava Ukraine and welcome Finland and Sweden to the family. I support Ukraine joining NATO.

@bogtrottername7001 5 ай бұрын

You have expressed the sentiments of so many of us !

@ErukanuSenpai 7 ай бұрын

All learning in the same place is a very good thing - uniform knowledge for all !

@pennylane428 7 ай бұрын

This was so interesting. Thank you.🇺🇸

@Tamereno 6 ай бұрын

Pretty awesome!

@MrFlipperf4f 7 ай бұрын

Is Duffy's still the place to meet on Friday evening?

@samialhamadalali 3 ай бұрын

Very amazing

@Dylan-cr5ub 7 ай бұрын

Congrats to all the fighter pilots, love from Belgium 🇧🇪 ❤✌.

@Nate75YouTube 7 ай бұрын

Hello from Marin County, California! ❤️‍🔥🌁 Beautiful pilots! Thanks for sharing, NATO. 🤔 6:51

@PaulScholtes1980 6 ай бұрын

The aircraft you see from 1:16 to 1:17 If i'm not mistaken, that's the F4 Phantom that was also widely used during the war in Vietnam, right?

@joec7724 6 ай бұрын

Yes. That model is an F-4E.

@amonhaq3103 6 ай бұрын

I like the ceremony where they find out what aircraft they are going to be flying for the whole career. It’s nice :)

@Br0wnCh3 6 ай бұрын

lol not whole career. They switch up often. This piloting roles are only for short term due to health fitness requirements. It takes big impact on the body alll that air pressure.They later become trainers/instructors or pilot commercial planes for the public.

@phillallen01 7 ай бұрын

Not all NATO pilots train in the USA the UK trains pilots as well

@feonor26 5 ай бұрын

This was my goal and dream, but sadly I didn't get past the medical check as the doc said "You need glasses" :(

@Dasycottus 5 ай бұрын

The moment where the whole class picks up Jade to celebrate with her 😂🥳 Fantastic

@Pyeknu 7 ай бұрын

Hopefully, you'll cover the NATO Flight Training in Canada at 15 Wing Moose Jaw next.

@EagleOneM1953 6 ай бұрын

Not only in Sheppard base here in Texas but also Luke AFB in Arizona. Belgium is about to receive its first F-35s and the first ones will be delivered to Luke where Belgian pilots will get their training on it before flying it in their country in much adverse weather conditions...it rains an awful lot in my native country... Congrats on a very well made view of NATO pilot training...

@RoughRyderr 5 ай бұрын

There are several "UPT" pilot bases across the US to include in Louisiana, Oklahoma and a couple others that I can't think of off the top of my head.

@writerone9510 7 ай бұрын

Yeah!!!

@dougsrepair1060 6 ай бұрын

Cool.

@methos-ey9nf 19 күн бұрын

"trading leisure for hours in the simulator" I get the distinct impression that this is where most if not all of them really want to be. I know if I had a shot at becoming a fighter pilot I'd be obsessed with pursuing it.

@mtbwithjure7809 7 ай бұрын

Is it only for jet pilots? Slovenia has prop planes, can those pilots also go to this training?

@thormusique 7 ай бұрын

Bravo! This is so wonderful to see, and I humbly thank you all for your service. Cheers!

@RichmondAreaEmergencyVideos 7 ай бұрын

Great video congrats to the pilots, anyone know the names to the songs in the video?

@NATO 7 ай бұрын

Glad you liked it. Music: “Mood Phase Five” by Elliot “Recovery” by O’Brien “Streets at Night” by Doddy “Victory Lap” by Turner, Miller, Robinson “Here to Win” by Vitani, Gallicani