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Unit/Organization Information
  • NATO
  • NATO AWACS E-3A Component
Location
Coin Location: 14E2
Homebase: Geillenkirchen, Germany
Deployment: Norfolk, Virginia
Additional Information
Date Acquired: 1 September 2016
Donated by: Sebastian Hainz, Hauptmann (CPT)
Copies: 1 of 1

C005600

Location: 14E2

Unit

NATO » Aviation

Narrative

Round shaped coin, pewter in color, 1 3/4 inches in diameter.

The back of the coin depicts the NATO symbol and the flags of all the nations that contribute to the crews of NATO E3A Aircraft. Note that the flag of Canada is included although their participation was terminated in 2014.

Journal - Page 117 - Line 2

The E-3A Component is one of two operational elements of the NATO Airborne Early Warning & Control Force. It is NATO’s first multinational operational flying unit, making it unique in military history. The Component’s mission is to provide aircraft and trained aircrews to deliver a surveillance and/or control platform whenever directed by the NATO Airborne Early Warning & Control Force Commander on behalf of the NATO commander, The Supreme Allied Commander, Europe (SACEUR).