Military chief joins in FA-50 demonstration flight

January 19, 2018

Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) Chief of Staff Gen. Rey Leonardo Guerrero experienced a supersonic flight as he joined the tactical capability demonstration flight of FA-50 PH fighter jet last Thursday.

Major Aristides Galang Jr, Philippine Air Force (PAF) spokesman said demonstration flight was conducted at the Air Defense Alert Center, Clark Air Base, Pampanga.

He said Guerrero was flown aboard a FA-50 jet by one of the PAF pilots who saw action in Marawi City last year.

Guerrero has vowed to support PAF’s "future big ticket acquisitions after observing a simulated bombing activity that spotlighted the accuracy of the aircraft’s on board aerial firepower, fighting capability and technology,” he said.

Galang also cited the importance of the demonstration flight for the modernization of the Air Force.

“The modernization of the country’s air power has gained another strong endorsement after General Guerrero urged to continue the modernization of the PAF during the said activity,” he said.

“The acquisition of FA-50, one of PAF’s workhorses that was considered by AFP ground commanders as the game changer during the Marawi campaign, will soon be sharing attention with multi-role fighters that are planned to be acquired by the Philippine Air Force,” he added. Robino Asido/DMS