AIR Rygge

Rygge air station hosts the Norwegian Air Force http://forsvaret.no/fakta/tjenestesteder/rygge The base has been upgraded in 2016 to accommodate large US aircraft as a part of the European Deterrence Initiative. Future: In order to reduce the air stations around the capital, the Norwegian government decided to deactivate Rygge air station in due course. The 717 Sq DA-20's will be relocated at Gardermoen AS. The 720 Sq Bell 412's will be relocated at Bardufoss AS where 720 and 339 Squadrons will be merged. Currently based: - 137 airwing -- 717 sq (Falcon DA-20) SIGINT & electronic warfare http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/2/2c/053_Dassault_Falcon_F.20_5B-ECM_Royal_Norwegian_Air_Force_%288582468886%29.jpg -- 720 sq (Bell 412S) helo recon/VIP flights -- 330 sq (Seaking) SAR detachment - GBAD airdefence sq (peacetime ops 2x NASAMS batteries) http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/0/06/NASAMS_1%2C_Bod%C3%B8%2C_2005.jpg - Home Guard Distr.Staff 01

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