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]
Key Takeaways:
A Philippine Air Force (PAF) FA-50 fighter jet and its two pilots are missing after an overnight tactical operation.
The jet disappeared during a night combat assault supporting ground troops battling communist insurgents, losing communication minutes before reaching its target area.
The PAF is conducting extensive search operations, with the primary concern being the safe return of the aircrew.
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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