The AFM’s maritime patrol aircraft king Air was deployed to Brindisi in Italy last month to participate in the Frontex sponsored operation Aeneas. The deployment was split between two air crews.

Frontex, the European Agency for the Management of the External Borders of the EU, regularly sponsors operational areas around European member state to monitor illegal activities such as irregular migration and contraband operations.

Operation Aeneas covers the Adriatic and Ionian Sea between the coasts of Italy, Greece, and Albania.

Operation Aeneas patrols consisted mainly of night air patrols covering parts of the Adriatic and Ionian Seas. Both crews achieved a high level of success.

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