The mission was intended primarily to verify the Luftwaffe’s ability to conduct long-distance transport operations without using foreign airfields. It provided a practical test of Germany’s growing military air logistics autonomy and its ability to move personnel and equipment rapidly over long distances using its own assets. Although the lead aircraft did not land en route, the success of the operation was supported by two other German A400M ai…
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