From the small Azorean island of Terceira, the Portuguese Air Force rescues ship crews in distress in its vast territory in the North Atlantic. Fighter jet units no longer refuel in Lajes as often as they used to on their overflights from the USA to Europe, but transport aircraft still do. In the first week of November 2023, for example, Lockheed C130 Hercules from the USA, Canada, Portugal and Egypt could be observed.