Two Philippine Air Force (PAF) FA-50 fighter aircraft in formation with two U.S. Pacific Air Forces (PACAF) B-1 aircraft during the joint Air Patrol and Air Intercept Training over the West Philippine Sea on February 4. [Credit: PAF]
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A Philippine Air Force (PAF) FA-50 fighter jet and its two pilots are missing after participating in a night combat assault against New People's Army communist insurgents.
The jet lost communication minutes before reaching its target area, prompting the PAF to launch extensive search operations with a primary concern for the aircrew's safe return.
The PAF utilizes FA-50 jets, having operated them since 2015 for various missions including patrolling the disputed South China Sea, and plans to acquire more.
A Philippine Air Force (PAF) FA-50 fighter jet and its two pilots are missing following an overnight tactical operation, military officials in the country said Tuesday.
The jet—one of 12 operated by PAF—was participating in a night combat assault supporting ground troops battling New People’s Army communist insurgents, The Associated Press reported.
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