The Dutch air force, which has long used Goose Bay, Canada, for training purposes, has decided to leave the area. Citing the decreasing relevance of low-altitude flying in an age of smart bombs delivered from a distance, they will instead use areas in California and possibly Florida. Three other NATO members - Germany, Italy, and the UK - will continue to use Goose Bay. The local Innu have long protested the low-altitude flights, but it appears that military considerations alone led to the Dutch air force’s decision.
