MANILA, Philippines—The Philippine Air Force on Friday welcomed the first of two C-130H planes from the United States, which were acquired through the US foreign military financing program.
A simple arrival ceremony, led by PAF vice commander Maj. Gen. Florante Amano, was held at the Villamor Air Base in Pasay City.
PH Air Force: First of 2 refurbished C-130H from US delivered today at Villamor Air Base, Pasay City. The 2 units were acquired through security cooperation assistance. 📸PAF pic.twitter.com/2X1H9xNoDp
— Frances Mangosing (@FMangosingINQ) January 29, 2021
The C-130H, built by US aircraft company Lockheed Martin and with tail number 5125, was welcomed with a water salute, a customary tradition when a PAF aircraft joins the service.
Lt. Col. Aristides Galang, PAF spokesperson, said in a statement that the plane “will provide enhanced capability o…
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