27 July 2022, Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, Laage: A Eurofighter rolls out of the hangar at the air base for takeoff for the flight toward Estonia. A total of four fighter aircraft are to be deployed as part of NATO's long-standing mission to provide air security for the Baltic states on the military alliance's eastern flank. The aircraft from Tactical Air Wing 71 "Richthofen" are to fly missions from ńmari (Estonia) in the coming weeks. Photo: Jens BŁttner/dpa

27 July 2022, Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, Laage: A Eurofighter rolls out of the hangar at the air base for takeoff for the flight toward Estonia. A total of four fighter aircraft are to be deployed as part of NATO's long-standing mission to provide air security for the Baltic states on the military alliance's eastern flank. The aircraft from Tactical Air Wing 71 "Richthofen" are to fly missions from ńmari (Estonia) in the coming weeks. Photo: Jens BŁttner/dpa

27 July 2022, Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, Laage: A pilot salutes from the cockpit of a Eurofighter as it taxis to the runway at the air base for a flight toward Estonia. A total of four fighter aircraft are to be deployed as part of NATO's long-standing mission to provide air security for the Baltic states on the military alliance's eastern flank. The aircraft from Tactical Air Wing 71 "Richthofen" are to fly missions from ńmari (Estonia) in the coming weeks. Photo: Jens BŁttner/dpa

27 July 2022, Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, Laage: A Bundeswehr pilot gives hand signals to the ground crew from the cockpit of a Eurofighter in the hangar at the air base, preparing to fly toward Estonia. A total of four fighter aircraft are to be deployed as part of NATO's long-standing mission to provide air security for the Baltic states on the military alliance's eastern flank. The aircraft from Tactical Air Wing 71 "Richthofen" are to fly missions from ńmari (Estonia) in the coming weeks. Photo: Jens BŁttner/dpa

27 July 2022, Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, Laage: Pilot Christoph Hachmeister stands in front of a Eurofighter at the air base, preparing to fly toward Estonia. A total of four fighter aircraft are to be deployed as part of NATO's long-standing mission to provide air security for the Baltic states on the military alliance's eastern flank. The aircraft from Tactical Air Wing 71 "Richthofen" are to fly missions from ńmari (Estonia) in the coming weeks. Photo: Jens BŁttner/dpa

27 July 2022, Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, Laage: A Eurofighter stands in a hangar at the air base before flying toward Estonia. A total of four fighter aircraft are to be deployed as part of NATO's long-standing mission to provide air security for the Baltic states on the military alliance's eastern flank. The aircraft from Tactical Air Wing 71 "Richthofen" are to fly missions from ńmari (Estonia) in the coming weeks. Photo: Jens BŁttner/dpa

27 July 2022, Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, Laage: A Eurofighter takes off from the air base for a flight in the direction of Estonia. A total of four fighter aircraft are to be deployed as part of NATO's long-standing mission to provide air security for the Baltic states on the military alliance's eastern flank. The aircraft from Tactical Air Squadron 71 "Richthofen" are to fly missions from ńmari (Estonia) in the coming weeks. Photo: Jens BŁttner/dpa

27 July 2022, Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, Laage: A Eurofighter takes off from the air base for a flight in the direction of Estonia. A total of four fighter aircraft are to be deployed as part of NATO's long-standing mission to provide air security for the Baltic states on the military alliance's eastern flank. The aircraft from Tactical Air Squadron 71 "Richthofen" are to fly missions from ńmari (Estonia) in the coming weeks. Photo: Jens BŁttner/dpa

27 July 2022, Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, Laage: A Eurofighter takes off from the air base for a flight in the direction of Estonia. A total of four fighter aircraft are to be deployed as part of NATO's long-standing mission to provide air security for the Baltic states on the military alliance's eastern flank. The aircraft from Tactical Air Squadron 71 "Richthofen" are to fly missions from ńmari (Estonia) in the coming weeks. Photo: Jens BŁttner/dpa

27 July 2022, Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, Laage: A Eurofighter takes off from the air base for a flight in the direction of Estonia. A total of four fighter aircraft are to be deployed as part of NATO's long-standing mission to provide air security for the Baltic states on the military alliance's eastern flank. The aircraft from Tactical Air Squadron 71 "Richthofen" are to fly missions from ńmari (Estonia) in the coming weeks. Photo: Jens BŁttner/dpa

27 July 2022, Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, Laage: A Eurofighter takes off from the air base for a flight in the direction of Estonia. A total of four fighter aircraft are to be deployed as part of NATO's long-standing mission to provide air security for the Baltic states on the military alliance's eastern flank. The aircraft from Tactical Air Wing 71 "Richthofen" are to fly missions from ńmari (Estonia) in the coming weeks. Photo: Jens BŁttner/dpa

27 July 2022, Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, Laage: A Bundeswehr pilot climbs into a Eurofighter in the hangar at the air base and prepares to fly toward Estonia. A total of four fighter aircraft are to be deployed as part of NATO's long-standing mission to provide air security for the Baltic states on the military alliance's eastern flank. The aircraft from Tactical Air Wing 71 "Richthofen" are to fly missions from ńmari (Estonia) in the coming weeks. Photo: Jens BŁttner/dpa

27 July 2022, Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, Laage: A Bundeswehr pilot climbs into a Eurofighter in the hangar at the air base and prepares to fly toward Estonia. A total of four fighter aircraft are to be deployed as part of NATO's long-standing mission to provide air security for the Baltic states on the military alliance's eastern flank. The aircraft from Tactical Air Wing 71 "Richthofen" are to fly missions from ńmari (Estonia) in the coming weeks. Photo: Jens BŁttner/dpa

27 July 2022, Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, Laage: A Bundeswehr pilot puts on his helmet in front of a Eurofighter in the hangar at the air base and prepares to fly toward Estonia. A total of four fighter aircraft are to be deployed as part of NATO's long-standing mission to provide air security for the Baltic states on the military alliance's eastern flank. The aircraft from Tactical Air Wing 71 "Richthofen" are to fly missions from ńmari (Estonia) in the coming weeks. Photo: Jens BŁttner/dpa

27 July 2022, Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, Laage: A Bundeswehr pilot gives hand signals to the ground crew from the cockpit of a Eurofighter in the hangar at the air base and taxis to take off on a flight bound for Estonia. A total of four fighter aircraft are to be deployed as part of NATO's long-standing mission to provide air security for the Baltic states on the military alliance's eastern flank. The aircraft from Tactical Air Wing 71 "Richthofen" are to fly missions from ńmari (Estonia) in the coming weeks. Photo: Jens BŁttner/dpa

27 July 2022, Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, Laage: A Eurofighter stands in a hangar at the air base where it flies toward Estonia. A total of four fighter aircraft are to be deployed as part of NATO's long-standing mission to provide air security for the Baltic states on the eastern flank of the military alliance. The aircraft from Tactical Air Wing 71 "Richthofen" are to fly missions from ńmari (Estonia) in the coming weeks. Photo: Jens BŁttner/dpa

27 July 2022, Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, Laage: A Eurofighter stands in a hangar at the air base where it flies toward Estonia. A total of four fighter aircraft are to be deployed as part of NATO's long-standing mission to provide air security for the Baltic states on the eastern flank of the military alliance. The aircraft from Tactical Air Wing 71 "Richthofen" are to fly missions from ńmari (Estonia) in the coming weeks. Photo: Jens BŁttner/dpa

27 July 2022, Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, Laage: A Eurofighter taxis out of a hangar at the air base for takeoff on a flight toward Estonia. A total of four fighter aircraft are to be deployed as part of NATO's long-standing mission to provide air security for the Baltic states on the military alliance's eastern flank. The aircraft from Tactical Air Wing 71 "Richthofen" are to fly missions from ńmari (Estonia) in the coming weeks. Photo: Jens BŁttner/dpa

27 July 2022, Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, Laage: A Eurofighter taxis out of a hangar at the air base for takeoff on a flight toward Estonia. A total of four fighter aircraft are to be deployed as part of NATO's long-standing mission to provide air security for the Baltic states on the military alliance's eastern flank. The aircraft from Tactical Air Wing 71 "Richthofen" are to fly missions from ńmari (Estonia) in the coming weeks. Photo: Jens BŁttner/dpa

27 July 2022, Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, Laage: A Eurofighter is being prepared in a hangar at the air base for its flight toward Estonia. A total of four fighter aircraft are to be deployed as part of NATO's long-standing mission to provide air security for the Baltic states on the military alliance's eastern flank. The aircraft from Tactical Air Wing 71 "Richthofen" are to fly missions from ńmari (Estonia) in the coming weeks. Photo: Jens BŁttner/dpa

27 July 2022, Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, Laage: A Eurofighter takes off from the air base for a flight toward Estonia.... A total of four fighter aircraft are to be deployed as part of NATO's long-standing mission to provide air security for the Baltic states on the military alliance's eastern flank. The aircraft from Tactical Air Squadron 71 "Richthofen" are to fly missions from ńmari (Estonia) in the coming weeks. Photo: Jens BŁttner/dpa

27 July 2022, Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, Laage: A Eurofighter takes off from the air base for a flight toward Estonia.... A total of four fighter aircraft are to be deployed as part of NATO's long-standing mission to provide air security for the Baltic states on the military alliance's eastern flank. The aircraft from Tactical Air Squadron 71 "Richthofen" are to fly missions from ńmari (Estonia) in the coming weeks. Photo: Jens BŁttner/dpa

27 July 2022, Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, Laage: A Eurofighter takes off from the air base for a flight toward Estonia.... A total of four fighter aircraft are to be deployed as part of NATO's long-standing mission to provide air security for the Baltic states on the military alliance's eastern flank. The aircraft from Tactical Air Squadron 71 "Richthofen" are to fly missions from ńmari (Estonia) in the coming weeks. Photo: Jens BŁttner/dpa

27 July 2022, Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, Laage: A Eurofighter takes off from the air base for a flight toward Estonia.... A total of four fighter aircraft are to be deployed as part of NATO's long-standing mission to provide air security for the Baltic states on the military alliance's eastern flank. The aircraft from Tactical Air Squadron 71 "Richthofen" are to fly missions from ńmari (Estonia) in the coming weeks. Photo: Jens BŁttner/dpa

27 July 2022, Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, Laage: Two Eurofighters taxi onto the runway at the air base for takeoff on a flight toward Estonia. A total of four fighter aircraft are to be deployed as part of NATO's long-standing mission to provide air security for the Baltic states on the military alliance's eastern flank. The aircraft from Tactical Air Wing 71 "Richthofen" are to fly missions from ńmari (Estonia) in the coming weeks. Photo: Jens BŁttner/dpa

27 July 2022, Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, Laage: Two Eurofighters taxi onto the runway at the air base for takeoff on a flight toward Estonia. A total of four fighter aircraft are to be deployed as part of NATO's long-standing mission to provide air security for the Baltic states on the military alliance's eastern flank. The aircraft from Tactical Air Wing 71 "Richthofen" are to fly missions from ńmari (Estonia) in the coming weeks. Photo: Jens BŁttner/dpa

27 July 2022, Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, Laage: Two Eurofighters taxi onto the runway at the air base for takeoff on a flight toward Estonia. A total of four fighter aircraft are to be deployed as part of NATO's long-standing mission to provide air security for the Baltic states on the military alliance's eastern flank. The aircraft from Tactical Air Wing 71 "Richthofen" are to fly missions from ńmari (Estonia) in the coming weeks. Photo: Jens BŁttner/dpa