AIR POWER. A United States Air Drive F-22 takes off for the “Iron Blade” train in Pampanga and Cebu on Friday (Aug. 9, 2024). The Philippine Air Drive stated the train was one other demonstration of the sturdy and enduring partnership of the Philippines and the US. | Picture courtesy of Philippine Air Drive
MANILA – The Philippine Air Drive (PAF) and america Pacific Air Forces (PACAF) held a bilateral integration train involving fighter and airlift property in Pampanga and Cebu over the weekend.
Col. Ma. Consuelo Castillo, PAF public affairs workplace chief, stated in a media launch Saturday that the train dubbed “Iron Blade” was one other demonstration of the “sturdy and enduring partnership” between the Philippines and the US, in addition to their dedication to regional safety and stability.
The train concerned a mixed pressure of two Philippine FA-50PH fighter plane, two US Air Drive FA-22s, and a US Air Drive C-130 Hercules transport plane.
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In the course of the maneuver, the plane performed formation flights between Basa Air Base in Pampanga and Brig. Gen. Benito Ebuen Air Base in Mactan, Cebu.
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Cooperation and interoperability
A photograph train was additionally included within the mission to additional enhance cooperation and interoperability, Castillo stated.
Other than the aerial maneuvers, subject material knowledgeable exchanges have been additionally held in Pampanga, targeted on flight operations and upkeep, whereas cargo-related exchanges have been tackled in Cebu.
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Iron Blade is a part of PACAF’s redeployment actions following its participation within the Pitch Black Train in Australia.
The Philippines is one in all their stopover factors earlier than heading to Kadena Air Base in Japan.
The US Air Drive contingent has a complete of six F-22s and three C-130s collaborating within the stopover.
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