Participating forces
30 Apr, 1993 Stephan
Participating Forces
The operation started with assets from France, The Netherlands, and the United States. Aircraft were deployed to bases in Italy.
| Country | Base | Aircraft | # |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Netherlands | Villafranca | F-16A | 10 |
| Villafranca | F-16A/R | 4 | |
| France | Cervia | Mirage 2000 | 10 |
| Istrana | F-1 recce | 4 | |
| United States | Aviano | F-15 | 12 |
| USS Roosevelt | F/A-18 | 12 | |
| Sigonella | KC-135 AREF | 5 | |
| NATO | NAEW |
Almost 4,500 personnel from 12 NATO countries — Belgium, Canada, Denmark, France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Norway, Spain, Turkey, the United Kingdom and the United States — were deployed for this NATO operation. NATO aircraft were available at air bases in France, Germany, Greece, Italy, the United Kingdom or on carriers in the Adriatic.
[Photo: USAF]
German MiG-29 and USAF F-16 on a
joint mission during Operation
Deny Flight