“Wings of Storm” with Mayor of Knin
Following several years of performing on the celebration of Victory and Homeland Gratitude Day, the Day of the Croatian veterans and “Storm Operation”, pilots of “Wings of Storm” acrobatic group of the Croatian Air Force and Air Defence visited on 12 August 2011 the town of Knin, where they were welcomed by Mayor Josipa Rimac.
Team leader of the “Wings of Storm” Major Damir Barisic thanked the Mayor of Knin for the reception and recalled that the first official appearance “Wings of Storm” had exactly in Knin, in 2005, on the occasion of marking the tenth anniversary of the “Storm Operation”.
“We always prepare and perform our program in Knin with specific emotions. Among other things, we dedicate it to all Croatian defenders participants in “Storm Operation”, and one of our elements is a tribute to fallen soldiers. Overflight of the Knin fortress with Croatian banner is truly special for all members our group”, Major Barisic said.
Mayor Rimac thanked the pilots on the program, with which they regularly participate each year in ceremony marking the anniversary of the “Storm Operation” and stressed that the name of group was strong and distinctive, as well as their performances. She also pointed out that by this meeting she wanted to express admiration and gratitude on behalf of the Town of Knin for their successful performances by which they promote not only piloting skills, but also the winning an honorable name of “Storm Operation “.