The Swiss Air Force has a fighter cover over that area from dusk to dawn and is on short alert during the night. In 2006, all these CAP (Combat Air Patrol) missions were flown out of Sion.
McDonnell Douglas F/A-18C Hornet
J-5011
Swiss Air Force
McDonnell Douglas F/A-18C Hornet
J-5011
Swiss Air Force
Northrop F-5E Tiger II
J-3098
Swiss Air Force
McDonnell Douglas F/A-18C Hornet
J-5023
Swiss Air Force
McDonnell Douglas F/A-18C Hornet
J-5017
Swiss Air Force
Northrop F-5E Tiger II
J-3068
Swiss Air Force
McDonnell Douglas F/A-18C Hornet
J-5024
Swiss Air Force
McDonnell Douglas F/A-18C Hornet
J-5023
Swiss Air Force
McDonnell Douglas F/A-18C Hornet
J-5017
Swiss Air Force