Synopsis

Faced with heightened military concerns, the Ministry of Defence intends to increase the frequency of fighter jet flights over the Netherlands. It is likely that more aircraft will also depart from Leeuwarden air base. Residents in the area already endure significant noise pollution from these overflights, and the proposed expansion necessitates the demolition of at least fifty homes surrounding the base, rendered uninhabitable by the excessive noise. Local residents are actively resisting these