Polish F-16 with Baltic Air Policing mission in Lithuania

The Polish Military Contingent Orlik 11 - composed of 150 soldiers and personnel and 4 F-16 aircraft along with the essential armaments and equipment - took command of the NATO Baltic Air Policing mission at the Lithuanian base in Šiauliai, Lithuanian Deputy defence Minister Vilius Semeszka said on Thursday during the exchange of contingents. In fresh months, the mission has been commanded by Hungarians.