Squadron captain hands over to squadron captain

Today, on 25 September 2024, Frigate Captain Florian Vosgerau handed over the 3rd Squadron of Naval Air Wing 5 to the new Squadron Captain, Frigate Captain Tabea Zachau.

Squadron captain hands over to squadron captain, photo: Daniel Angres

Frigate Captain Vosgerau, an experienced leader, is leaving the Sea Lynx MK88A helicopter squadron. His time in office was characterised by the challenges during the transition, particularly with regard to the training and introduction organisation of the new aircraft and the retraining for Sea Lion/Sea Tiger. The deployment of personnel and equipment to dangerous missions such as the EU mission "Aspides" and basic operations under normal and difficult conditions also characterised everyday life as squadron commander. Frigate Captain Vosgerau was characterised by his professionalism and commitment, which contributed to the positive public image of the naval aviators. Particularly noteworthy was his way of leading people at eye level in all rank groups. During his service, he always demonstrated a positive attitude and a sense of humour. His tireless efforts to present the capabilities of the naval aviators, especially the helicopters, were remarkable.

The new squadron captain, frigate captain Tabea Zachau, photo: Daniel Angres

His successor, frigate captain Tabea Zachau, is no stranger to the third squadron. After completing training on the Sea Lynx aircraft and training at the German Armed Forces Command and Staff College in Hamburg, she has returned to the Wurster North Sea coast, south of Cuxhaven. The Marineforum wishes the new squadron commander a successful time in the third squadron. May she continue her successful work and, as they say at ETMN airbase, experience "many happy landings"!

Photo: Daniel Angres

Text/Pictures: Daniel Angres