An important change of duty took place in Solotürk, the distinguished demonstration unit of the Turkish Air Force, which was admired by those who watched its demonstrations. The legendary pilot of the team celebrated his jubilee with the shows he performed on the 100th anniversary of the Republic and bid farewell to his duty. So, let’s take a closer look at what kind of change took place in the Solotürk team, one of the pride of the Turkish Air Force.
“Every ending is a brand new beginning. Goodbye 007…”
Since 2010, when it was established with the F-16C Block-30TM jet fighter aircraft under the 3rd Main Jet Base Command of the Turkish Air Force, they have fascinated the audience with the many acrobatic flights they have performed both at home and abroad, representing our country, in many organizations such as Teknofest. A significant change took place in the flight crew of Solotürk.
Lieutenant Colonel Emre Mert, the team’s legendary pilot number 007 with his unique moves, made his last flight with the air shows he performed at the 100th anniversary celebrations of the Republic. The seventh Branch Commander of the Solotürk Demonstration Team, in addition to his unique acrobatic moves in his previous demonstrations, came to the fore when it was thought that he passed under the bridge due to the difference in angle in a video shot in the demonstration he performed on the Bosphorus within the scope of the 100th anniversary events.
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In the post on Solotürk social media account regarding the resignation of Solotürk legend Lieutenant Colonel Emre Mert: “Lieutenant Colonel Emre MERT, the seventh Branch Commander of the SOLOTÜRK Demonstration Team, has written his name in golden letters in the history of aviation with his high dedication and effort to instill the love of aviation in young people. We wish him and his precious family a healthy, happy and peaceful year. Every ending is a brand new beginning. Goodbye 007…”
“007” Lieutenant Colonel Emre MERT SOLOTÜRK, whose term of office at SOLOTÜRK has expired, has transferred his duty as Branch Commander to “008” Major Murat BAKICI. We would like to thank Lieutenant Colonel Emre MERT for his efforts and the values he added to SOLOTÜRK and wish him success in his aviation life.” statements were included.
“Jet sound is the sound of freedom.”
Lieutenant Colonel Emre Mert said in the video shared about the separation: “Every ending means a beginning. I will miss you very much, I love you very much. I started with the saying that the sound of jet is the sound of freedom. We performed dozens of shows abroad and at home. In fact, our aim was to show the strength, power and power of the Turkish nation everywhere. I will miss you.
I am honored to be making my jubilee flight on October 29 in the presence of our Ancestor and to be making my last flight celebrating the 100th anniversary of our Republic on October 29. I am very happy about this issue. I greet my young friends with love and respect. We welcome them too. Thank you very much. I say God bless you, goodbye.” He said goodbye.
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