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Norway's Air Force Forms Christmas Tree with Fighter Jets

Norway's air force launches the holiday season with its annual tradition of jets flying in formation to create a Christmas tree shape in the sky, a.

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Key Points

  • Norway's air force performs annual Christmas tree formation with fighter jets.
  • Video shared on X shows precise choreography against Norwegian sky.
  • Tradition adopted by Sweden and Denmark.
  • Display highlights aviation skill and holiday spirit.

Norway's air force has kicked off the Christmas season with its annual tradition of fighter jets forming a Christmas tree shape in the sky.

The manoeuvre, captured in a video shared on X by user Faytus Network, shows the aircraft executing a precise aerial choreography to mark the festive period's official start. Pilots fly in formation, aligning to create the outline of a decorated tree against the backdrop of the Norwegian sky.

This custom has become a staple for the Scandinavian country's military, with similar displays now adopted by neighbours including Sweden and Denmark. The displays blend aviation skill with holiday spirit, offering a visually striking way to usher in celebrations.

The footage highlights the jets' synchronised paths, looping and banking to mimic twinkling lights and a tree topper, delighting onlookers below. Such events underscore a lighter side of military operations amid the winter holidays.

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