The military parade marking October 28 ended with a display by the Zeus team’s F-16 in the skies over Thessaloniki.
“One word changes history. And for the Greeks, that word is NO. Today we honour those who stood tall. We remember that freedom is not given. Happy national day, Greece,” said F-16 pilot Squadron Leader Christos-Paris Charitos, who spoke by radio with the President of the Republic, Konstantinos Tasoulas.
“Squadron Leader, at this moment, today, on October 28, both you and our Armed Forces have confirmed that, for Greece, the following is always true: The greatness of nations is not measured in acres. Greatness is measured by the steel in the soul and by blood. Happy national day, and congratulations on today’s display, which made us all proud,” Mr Tasoulas said.