Royal Netherlands Air Force Escorts KLM Flight with F-35s
The Royal Netherlands Air Force (Koninklijke Luchtmacht) carried out a ceremonial escort mission for a KLM Boeing 737-800 using F-35A fighter jets.
The flight was transporting Dutch athletes returning home from the Winter Olympic Games in Milan, where they secured medals across multiple disciplines.
Footage shared publicly shows the F-35A aircraft flying in close formation above the clouds alongside the KLM jet. The escort is widely regarded as a symbolic gesture honoring the athletes’ achievements on the international stage.
Images and videos circulating in Dutch media and on social platforms quickly drew significant attention. The joint military-civil aviation moment marked a memorable homecoming for the athletes and a striking display of national pride.
