In the war of 1956, Denmark had remained neutral, despite the protests of the King, Fredrick IX of Denmark who voiced open support for the Scandinavian Countries. It was also the King that demanded that Denmark would be one of the more active countries in helping Sweden and Finland rebuild after the six month long war.
As war loomed in 1966, the King demanded that Denmark would give guarantees if the Soviets decided to attack. Jens Otto Krag, Prime Minister did not support this claim, but remained firm that it was best to remain neutral as he decreed that if Denmark waged war to defend Sweden and Finland, it would be an attack against the Soviet Union. While the issue was hotly debated in Denmark, Soviet decided to attack.
In secret, the King visited two squadron commanders who was willing to fight for Scandinavia, and using an old clause officially requested a transfer of command to the Navy, where the King held the rank of Rear Admiral. The squadrons was then subsequently deployed to Helsinki Airbase by Royal Decree. During their approach, nobody had tough to inform Finland and Sweden of the arrival of reinforcements, so a flight of Folland Gnats was sent to intercept the "intruding air forces" who quickly welcomed the new arrivals the traditional Finnish Way - By throwing them out of a Sauna into the snow.
The day after, the two squadrons took to the skies to engage a passing flight of Tu-16 Badger bombers, scoring a total of fifteen kills. As the result was broadcasted on radio, a euphoria of national celebration ensued in the square outside Christiansborg Castle. When Jens Otto Krag asked an aide what the celebration was all about, the Aide responded "They cheer for what our boys did over Finland", leaving the Prime Minister lost for words, realising what the King had done.