It was Norrbotten's aircraft fleet, F 12, that would have practiced take-off and landing with Jas 39 Gripen on Frösön. Thus, the exercise is now suspended because flight safety is threatened by the heavy blow.

“No fun decision, but in peacetime we obviously never compromise on air safety. A pilot who is forced to postpone and is suspended hanging in a parachute at wind speeds of 15–25 meters per second (50–90 km / h) risks severe, perhaps even life-threatening damage at the landing, and of course we do not take that risk ” , writes Jesper Sundström, Head of Communications at Norrbotten Air Fleet F 12, in a text message to SVT Jämtland.

The exercise would have continued even on Wednesday, but it is still unclear whether it will be possible.

"Now we keep our thumbs that Wednesday offers better flight weather, although it looks pretty dark even then," writes Jesper Sundström.