Volume 25, No. 13 NATO Air Base Geilenkirchen 10 July 2009 Airpower 09 in Zeltweg Photo coutesy Airpower 09 By CMSgt. Claus Cohnen the first crossing of the English dozen helicopters. Another example planes open for a walk-through Channel in 1909) to the Eurofighter, showing that armed forces are not embellished with competent first For the first time ever a NATO which performed in an impressive exclusively used for purely military hand information from the crew unit participated at an air show, air surveillance demonstration purposes was a demonstration of members. “I’ve already been waiting Airpower 09, in Austria. Around in which an unidentified aircraft their capacity to conduct disaster here for more than 45 minutes. But 280,000 visitors enjoyed one (represented by a Hercules C-130) relief support missions in situations it’ll be worthwhile,” said a smiling of the best, or even the best air penetrated Austrian Airspace. Two such as major forest fires. young lady waiting in the queue. show in Europe with a kind of Austrian Typhoons were scrambled, Several helicopters performed in ‘Woodstock feeling’. More than intercepted the aircraft and a fire fighting demonstration just in All the participants at Airpower 09 150 aircraft from 19 nations conducted a forced landing. This was front of the AWACS aircraft. Visitors were winners. The units displaying showed their performance in the a spectacular and realistic scenario, as were impressed by their capabilities aircraft presented a perfect line-up, air and on the ground at Zeltweg it is rare to see aircraft flying so close and by the various exceptional flying the impressed visitors gained more Airbase. 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The temperature averages are 30° Celsius in summer and zero in winter. Days are mostly hot and dry in summer. The time zone is UTC+2; the area code is (+90) 332. Culture Konya is close to Kapadokya (Cappadocia), the beautiful Mediterranean beaches of Antalya, and the capital city Ankara. All of these places are about 3 hours drive from Konya and good choices for weekend trips. Kapadokya is a natural wonder and was one of the most important places in the early periods of Christianity. The Antalya region, having lots of luxurious hotels and beautiful historical places, is of course one of the best places on the Mediterranean Sea. The most notable structures “Nstu mevlana” in Konya itself are the Mevlana Mevlana died on 17 December greatest carpet region. Examples of Mevlana Museum in Konya. Museum, the Alaeddin Mosque, the 1273 in Konya. He was laid to rest Seljuk rugs dating back to the 13th Ince Minaret Medresseh, the Karatay beside his father, and a splendid century have been identified as Medresseh and the Museum of shrine was erected over his originating from Konya. Ethnography. remains. The 13th century Mevlana Mausoleum with its mosque, dance Konya Air Base “Nstu rug” Mevlana Museum hall, dervish living quarters, school, Konya Air Base is the Ancient rug from Konya. The Mevlana Museum, located in and tombs of some leaders of the home base for the Turkish Konya, is the mausoleum of Jalal ad- Mevlevi Order continues to this day Stars aerobatic team, F-5 Din Muhammed Rumi, also known to draw visitors from all parts of the cadet pilot transition as Mevlana, who was a philosopher Muslim and non-Muslim world. training, Anatolian Eagle and mystic of Islam, but not a Muslim exercises, Electronic of the orthodox type. His doctrine Food Warfare training range, advocates unlimited tolerance, Soups form the basis of traditional Turkish Fighter Weapons positive reasoning, goodness, charity food in Konya, and these include School, Turkish Airborne and awareness through love. To him lentil, tandir, okra, milk, and Early Warning & Control and to his disciples all religions have vermicelli. The city’s most famous Peace Eagle, FOB Konya truth. Looking with the same eye specialty is firin kebap (oily roasted and a commercial/inter- on Muslim, Jew and Christian alike, mutton) and etli ekmek (pita topped national airport his peaceful and tolerant teaching with meat). Many types of kebap and has appealed to men of all sects and pastries are available. creeds. Shopping Being a metropolitan city, Konya For more information has a lot of shopping malls and about Turkey please interesting features. It is one of the visit the website of business centres of the region. It has a the Turkish Ministry university with several campuses and of Culture: libraries. www.kultur.gov.tr Colourful display of spices. Photos courtesy Turkish NSU Konya is the centre of Turkey’s Commander own and do not necessarily reflect the official views of, or endorsement by, the North Atlantic Brig. Gen. Burkhard Pototzky Treaty Organization. The appearance of advertising in this publication, including inserts or supplements, does not constitute an endorsement by NATO of the products or services advertised. Chief, Public Affairs Submissions are due seven days before publication and may be edited for style and space. Volume 25, No. 13 10 July 2009 Capt. Jolene Ortiona Send articles and classified advertisements to the NAEW&F E-3A Component Public Affairs (PA), Editor SMSgt. Johan Hijmenberg Postfach 433007, D-52511 Geilenkirchen, or base distribution Mail Stop 33. 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Every year a marching team from the E-3A Component attends this 4-day march event during which 160 kilometres (km) have to be covered.