Greek Air Force Confirms Joint Israeli Exercises Off Crete

ATHENS (AFP)--The Greek air force’s central command said Friday it had taken part in "joint training exercises" with Israel off the southern Mediterranean island of Crete.

The maneuvers, code-named ’Glorious Spartan 08,’ took place on May 28 and June 12, and consisted of aerial maneuvers and knowledge exchange.

According to Greece’s Athens News Agency, the operation involved simulated aerial combat, attacks on terrestrial targets, aerial refueling and search and rescue missions.

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June 20, 2008 12:13 ET (16:13 GMT)

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