AIR POWER. A United States Air Power F-22 takes off for the “Iron Blade” train in Pampanga and Cebu on Friday (Aug. 9, 2024). The Philippine Air Power mentioned the train was one other demonstration of the sturdy and enduring partnership of the Philippines and the US. | Photograph courtesy of Philippine Air Power
MANILA – The Philippine Air Power (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, mentioned 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 Power FA-22s, and a US Air Power C-130 Hercules transport plane.
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Through 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 integrated within the mission to additional enhance cooperation and interoperability, Castillo mentioned.
Apart from the aerial maneuvers, subject material skilled exchanges had been additionally held in Pampanga, centered on flight operations and upkeep, whereas cargo-related exchanges had 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 considered one of their stopover factors earlier than heading to Kadena Air Base in Japan.
The US Air Power contingent has a complete of six F-22s and three C-130s taking part within the stopover.
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