The air base ceased flying operations on 12 November 2008, when the command was transferred from the RNLAF to the Ministry of Defence which will maintain the base until it will be given back to nature. The last fighter ever to depart, delayed due bad weather at Aviano AB, was a Greek F-4E Phantom II.
The air base ceased operations on 12 November 2008, when command was transferred from the RNLAF to the Ministry of Defence which will maintain the base until it is returned to nature. The last fighter aircraft to depart, delayed due to bad weather at Aviano AB, was a Greek F-4E Phantom II.