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KLM and Dutch Defence Ministry Allow Pilots to Serve as Military Reservists

KLM and the Netherlands Ministry of Defence have signed an agreement enabling former military fighter pilots now working for the airline to also serve as reservists with the Royal Netherlands Air Force.
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