Fat bang about Austria: Practice Eurofighter until Friday

Fat bang about Austria: Practice Eurofighter until Friday

On Thursday, November 14, 2024, the Eurofighter caused a sensation in the sky over Austria. Again and again the jets thundered through the air, which could feel and hear numerous residents in their residential areas. The "popping" noises were so intense that even windows vibrated in many households. According to reports, it is an exercise of the Austrian Armed Forces, which began on November 4 and will continue until Friday, November 15, 2024.

The exercises took place over different regions, and numerous people shared their experiences on social media. "There was a huge petrol with us," said a citizen from Carinthia, making it clear the effect of the overs sound bang that was triggered by the flights. In Lower Austria, too, residents reported a “fat bang” and vibrating windows, which some perceived as an unexpected surprise.

intensive Eurofighter exercises

The exercises started on Thursday afternoon after 1 p.m. and included several maneuvers within an hour. The wide echo in social networks was particularly remarkable, where citizens exchanged their experiences. A leotener commented enthusiastically: "Yehaa !! Finally it was Gscheid Gscheppert again." Another reported "two ordinary rumplars" during the flights carried out partly about Styria.

The feedback from Carinthia was also impressive. A resident from the region said that they "felt quite clearly and frightened" about the explosions that were triggered by the overs sound. In the districts of Hospital on the Drau and Villach-Land in particular, the gangs were clearly audible to humans. Such exercises in which the Eurofighter train several times a day are an important part of the air defense for the Armed Forces to increase operational readiness.

public reactions and preparations

The success of the exercises also becomes clear through the public response. Many people reported under the postings of the Federal Army on social media. The joy of the loud maneuvers was shared by many, while others were surprised and sometimes reacted. The public interest seems to be high, especially in view of the intensive noise development in the affected areas. The excitement is also shown in the surveys that are carried out online to find out who heard the Eurofighter.

On Friday, November 15th, the exercises will continue. The Federal Army announces the respective schedules on his Facebook page, so that the population is informed and can be prepared if necessary. This targeted information policy is intended to help promote understanding of such military activities and at the same time ensure that residents are not unnecessarily alerted. A detailed report can be found on www.5min.at .