Why is Germany sending helicopter aircrew to the UK for training?

The German armed forces is sending trainee aircrew to RAF Shawbury for helicopter training.The Shropshire base houses No.1 Flying Training School (formerly the Defence Helicopter Flying School) and a ceremony was held on September 21, 2023 for the graduation of 18 pilots and four rear crew, including 11 from the German armed forces. Both the German Army and German Air Force (GAF) send personnel for training at RAF Shawbury. Consequently, present at the graduation event were senior German officers: Brigadier