But we also have to be happy!

Lion, falcon and now the god of the sea: with the introduction of new aircraft, naval aviators will have their work cut out for them over the next few years. How will they manage it? Captain Thorsten Bobzin, Commander Naval Aviation Command, provides answers in an interview.

Captain Thorsten Bobzin (right) with editor-in-chief Holger Schlüter. Photo: Holger Schlüter

Mr Bobzin, what is the mood like in your association?
There is joyful excitementa spirit of optimism. But we also have to be happy! With so much trust and so many resources invested in us, we can't help it. The first Sea Lion and Sea Falcon have arrived, the Sea Tiger is under contract and the second Do 228 is currently being modernised. The decision on the successor to the P-3C in particular has taken a load off the hearts of the soldiers and their families at the base. So many have fought for this capability to be retained. We are very grateful that this necessity has been recognised far removed from economic considerations. Above all, that the decision-makers have courageously confirmed that it is not just about reconnaissance, i.e. "alliance contribution light", but also about the sharp end, namely anti-submarine warfare.