NATO Secretary General with the Chief of the German Air Force 🇩🇪, 25 APR 2024

Joint press statement
by NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg with the Chief of the German Air Force, Lieutenant General Ingo Gerhartz, Laage, Germany, 25 April 2024.
NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg took to the skies in a German Eurofighter on Thursday 25 April 2024 as part of his visit to the 73 Tactical Air Wing at Laage Air Base in Germany.
Mr Stoltenberg called his flight “a great experience,” adding the Laage Airbase is “important for NATO, because what they do from here is to educate the best pilots in the world and also to support the different air policing missions, which is important in a more challenging security environment.”
During his press conference with Lieutenant General Ingo Gerhartz, Chief of the German Air Force, Mr Stoltenberg also thanked Germany for its crucial role in supporting Ukraine, as the country’s biggest military donor in Europe. He also welcomed Germany’s decision to deliver an additional Patriot to Ukraine.
🗣 | NATO Secretary General:
Good afternoon.
So first of all, I would like to thank General Gerhartz for inviting me and also for the pilot Mark, who actually made it possible for me to fly and also to Colonel Schnell who actually hosts us here in this base.
So the Laage Airbase is really an impressive facility, but for me now, this is a once in a lifetime experience to be able to fly in a Eurofighter, and to really see by myself at least to having some kind of understanding of what it’s like to fly an aircraft like that, a very powerful aircraft, very impressive aircraft and by flying it, being able to sit behind, I really feel like I get some understanding of what this is all about.
Then, I would also like to thank everyone who have made this possible, all the people on the ground, all the people who have made the whole mission possible because for me, this is important to try to understand and to get a better and deeper understanding about what this is all about.
The Laage Airbase is important for Germany, it is impressive, not least because it trains so many German pilots, but therefore it's also important for NATO, because what they do from here is to educate the best pilots in the world and also to support the different air policing missions, which is important in a more challenging security environment. And therefore, I would also like to thank the German Air Force, for everything you do for our collective security, for our shared security, for our collective defence, and I would also like to thank you for what you do for Ukraine because Germany and the German Air Force are one of the or -the country in Europe that provides the most support to Ukraine, and you are now actually providing additional Patriot battery. And as far as I understand, you're actually now training the personnel for that Patriot battery.
So it demonstrates that the German Air Force is contributing in so many different ways to NATO, but also to our efforts to help and support the Ukrainians.
So once again, thank you so much for making this possible.
It has been a great experience.
It was comfortable almost all the time. I will say not all the time, but that was the meaning. So I also felt some of the power and some of the gravity forces up in the plane but I think that was part of the experience to also see that.
So thank you so much.
Transcript continues: www.nato.int/cps/en/natohq/op...
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[@123slither]

Thank you Germany for your support for NATO and European security

[@jamesmaina1698]

Great guy this Stoltenberg

[@sarahcastro5659]

Enjoy the ride Mr Stoltenberg

[@chrismair8161]

That is a Flight G suit. This man likes his "JOB".

[@RudolphoAqui]

Thank you Germany for your continued aid to Ukraine’s defence of its sovereignty and Europe’s democracy

[@frankcherry3810]

Damm… What a nice guy

[@minketheodora]

Have a great time, mr. Stoltenberg! You did a great job for Europe and the Ucraine!

[@idensunrise442]

Mr. Secretary General Stoltenberg, you look 20 years younger after your flight inspections. Congratulation's on your communication skills, most people never knew about the many duties required of you in your position, as NATO Secretary General. I am grateful for your representation in these more difficult times, as we Pray for World Peace.

[@MultiTipsie]

A very kind and decent man, Mr. Stoltenberg! I am glad for him that he was able to had a chance to fly in the eurofighter! Must have be one of his dreams, looking at him, telling about it! Good for him!

[@speculawyer]

Jens Stoltenberg rocks! 🇸🇯🇺🇸🇺🇦

[@user-fh2vr9uc7i]

Yes i Like him too...very good man

[@lucabaki]

NATO represents the best of humanity. We will continue to fight for human rights.

[@Ivan-ye8ud]

God bless NATO Slava Ukraine 🇺🇦🇪🇺🇺🇸🇺🇦🇪🇺🇺🇸🇺🇦🇪🇺🇺🇸

[@erickinyua4745]

Can we please deliver those to Ukraine 🇺🇦

[@user-qm7hq6hz9x]

Glory to NATO🙏 Glory to Ukraine🙏 Glory to DEMOCRACY🙏 🇺🇦🙏❤️🇫🇮 🇺🇦🤝🇫🇮

[@Corbology]

That’s awesome

[@kimberlyjohnson5923]

He looks like a kid in a candy shop!

[@jackperson3626]

Thank you NATO Secretary General!

[@RGB06084]

Congrats Jens!

[@lasalleny]

I've never seen Jens Stoltenberg smile quite like that. So happy that he had this opportunity. What guy!

[@malgo6673]

Yes, nice to see him so happy 😊

[@berndhofmann752]

We have to do more against rhe Russian troll communication. 😂😂😂😂 Thank you Secretary General 💖💓😘

[@stefanlausen6824]

😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀Welcome ...Velkommen...Willkommen !!

[@mnblkjh6757]

🇪🇺👍🙂

[@enriqueojito]

Thank you Mr. General Secretary Mr. Stoltenberg for what are you doing for the safety of world.

[@handle11141]

That is cool 😊

[@pauligrisan4865]

GLORY TO NATO

[@blaz1235]

God 🙏Bless you NATO.

[@petereriksson7166]

A stronger EU a better world.

[@1971VoiceoftheMummy]

Good to see he is having some fun. He works very hard. 🤟

[@richardhasler6718]

If only more of our leaders could be as eloquent, polite, respectful and thoughtful as this, perhaps such weapons wouldn't be necessary.

[@glennwilkinson5035]

This NATO Secretary General, has been one of the best, his time is just about up, he has been passionate about his job, loyal to the core, and a huge asset to the west , in a time of huge conflict between Russia and Ukraine, , a very safe pair of hands , and humble with it. He will be deeply missed., thank you very much from the bottom of the world.

[@1919home]

Great to see the NATO Secretary General in flight suit. It's good to hear Europeans are spending more in there own defense and not dependent on Americans. American's have way too many issues to take care of internally and externaly.

[@simongrech6433]

My dream to fly in one ❤

[@SkywalkerPaul]

You can do that in Russia for $400.

[@hjordistorfa]

For all the important & impressive work you have perform within NATO Mr Jens Stoltenberg you deserve all the best.. I'm truely Happy for you.. What a exsperiece flying this plane wow Major Amazing.. Keep upp the good work and be Safe.. always 💕🇮🇸😊👍💕 Heja Norge ❤

[@frankmorris8328]

Enjoyed this but not as much as the NATO Secretary enjoyed his flight in the jet. He was all smiles when describing the experience.

[@fabovondestory]

Based Stoltenberg

[@JG-mp5nb]

Amazing head of NATO, understands the key issues facing NATO with regard to Russian aggression. Thankyou, sir!

[@jammiefortier1480]

he obviously had a good time. he seldom smiles that much at pressers.

[@mariontoffan1943]

Bravo German Air Force - will Jens have a chance to take his flying outfit home?

[@MTMF.london]

I am sure that he'd be given one if he asked nicely. 😆

[@StevenCampbell1955]

He could not help but smile after an adventure like that. Most folks can only hope to have a ride in a jet like that. I am far too old to have the experience but every young person should aspire to go for a flight if possible.

[@steliansilivestru3714]

❤❤Stay strong NATO!

[@stolly27]

let's go NATO.

[@dylanogden3075]

As a fellow American we'll never leave nato and the wonderful allies we have we r stronger together. [NATO STRONG] 🇪🇺🇺🇲🇪🇺🇺🇲🇪🇺🇺🇲🇪🇺🇺🇲

[@kevincanham3078]

Looks like he had the time of his life 🤣

[@Gayzenon]

❤Ukrainian ❤

[@grigoresimion8744]

Glory to Ukraine from Romania.

[@kite7214]

Luck y chap.

[@michaelhoran407]

Congratulations sir!😊😮❤

[@kathleenmann7311]

Glad you got to fly, sir ! Thank you for supporting Democracy in the World 👏 ✌️🇺🇦👍

[@RudolphoAqui]

We can do this if we all work together

[@stevenwarner7348]

Thank you for your thoughts here with the English language. 🇩🇪. 🇬🇧. 🇺🇸. 👍

[@kristinaF54]

Made him happy as a school boy to experience flying in that fighter jet. Quite an experience that few ever get in their lifetime.

[@libertyusa3755]

💯

[@skinnyTheCat]

Nice! Happy for you Jens to get Airborne in that beutiful fighterjet beast! Congratulations!

[@whoisme678]

Dont be sick when the pilot does a 'loop the loop'

[@yisheng8829]

Great. Looks more like a war time NATO secretary. I am happy to see.

[@jetfusion1532]

These are the fun field trips

[@cstromsoy]

What a great guy! Clearly loved it and deserved it after all he has done. Intelligent, considered and the consummate professional. Love it Jens ❤

[@Robert-zx9xw]

Maybe they will take you to eastern Ukraine to see how its going there. They need your leadership there and help build moral!!!

[@MTMF.london]

They need figher jets, air-defence systems and advanced weapons more than anything else.

[@joaquincruz4918]

VIVA NATO!!!!.

[@emanueltetteh7845]

I always admire you boss keep on your good work

[@virgo47]

One reason I want to be NATO Secretary General... to fly in Eurofighter. And see Gripens tank from the same tanker. I'm glad I can be in this Alliance.

[@MTMF.london]

May be you could join the airforce/army and start the training? Never too late.

[@AnwarBanteng-gr7gu]

🇮🇩🇮🇩

[@MTMF.london]

That must have been fun for the SG to get to fly one of the jets - (the boy in) every man's dream.

[@dloui5214]

jens decided to change his career to become a fighter pilot .

[@jamesmunyaneza2494]

Looking good❤❤❤

[@someutubchannel69]

👍

[@ERSCAUS]

Bravo Germany.....................................about time you took your rightful place in Europe, Nato, and Ukraine situation with russia.

[@s1nb4d59]

Was great to see Jens smiling so much after that flight,moments like this we forget to enjoy as democracy's when you look at russia and china as example's where there is little similarity at all between journalists and officials.

[@timlinator]

Watching from the states. I have been to Germany and much of Europe many times. My dad was born in Ireland so I am also an EU citizen.

[@jonny5714]

I don't know him personally but I really do trust this man with my life.

[@luisfelix5291]

Strong committed to justice and freedom male leaders !!!!!!

[@Tusinosi]

Respect to all of you.

[@malgo6673]

❤

[@sophieventresca9819]

The way he smiles 🥺😭💕

[@Tyrekickingwetdreamer]

Well done goose

[@WedartStudio]

This is a nice and great Thank You for your many years of service to NATO and peace on Earth.🙂

[@relicofthesoul]

kep it up.. boost morale, endear the people, raise the proud and honor the service. exalt the competence. 🇺🇳✌️

[@wiesenbefeuchter]

Where did they fly from ?

[@wickman.r4662]

😊😊

[@christinedor4482]

🦅🇩🇪🦅 thank you Please #F16 🦅🇺🇦🦅

[@farrider3339]

Talking about the flight, Mr.Stoltenberg has a certain smile 😏

[@louismorris3742]

Glory to Ukraine 🇺🇦 from Canada 🇨🇦 ❤❤❤❤❤

[@mimmianka5936]

Mycket trevlig och passand boss. Synd han lägger av snart. TACK för det du gjort.

[@MT-ff8bf]

General Gerhartz is prolly the best NATO could get during these times. I deeply hope that he gets the position in the the Dutch HQ in 2025.

[@jasondavenport5577]

🖖

[@soknheith3259]

Cool to see! Gotta say, russian so-called politicians made me a fan of yours when I see stuff like this.

[@dpelpal]

Ukraine turned russia into a joke😆

[@jse3704]

Slava Ukraina

[@user-ln2nh4ne7k]

Blue skies Mr.Stoltenberg and enjoy the typhoon Fighter Jet 🤙

[@mariohanadererste9676]

In my opinion stoltenberg should also extend his contract with nato

[@michaelkellehertrainlord746]

👏👍☘

[@primus6419]

👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@chrismair8161]

Top Dog wears Gear and likes it? Yesah!

[@albifreedom9725]

Lucky Bastard,to fly in a Euro fighter.Wonder how many G's did they pull.

[@angelrivaldomanriquearteta7585]

The largest security alliance on the planet

[@MiguelSanchez-vr4vl]

Por el bien de europa deben de apoyar a ucrania

[@chana9500]

❤❤❤❤❤❤🎉🎉🎉

[@changhupcheng5621]

This is has to be one of the most interesting press conference eVer giVen bY head of nato….. quite funny….. comical…. But gReat.

[@GeorgA.1985]

NATO ❤️💪🏻👊🏻

[@jjsmallpiece9234]

Its a Typhoon!! FFS

[@lucabaki]

🫡