Eight Bell-412EPs and two AW-109E helicopters are presented to the Department of National Defense, Armed Forces of the Philippines and the media on Monday, Aug. 17, 2015 at the grandstand of Villamor Air Base in Pasay City. PAF photo/Released
Eight new Bell-412EPs combat utility helicopters and two AgustaWestland AW-109E attack helicopters were formally turned over to the Philippine Air Force on Monday morning.
The joint formal acceptance and blessing ceremonies took place at Villamor Air Base, Pasay City.
On Sunday, the Air Force released videos of its "brand new birds."
[PAF Video]
The Air Force, however, admitted that there is still a long way to go before the country can have the capability to defend and protect its national interests when necessary.
FULL STORY: Air Force chief: Still a long way to go in achieving minimum credible defense
"It's still a long way to go. We are just starting (to enhance) our capability," Air Force chief Lt. Gen. Jeffrey Delgado said after the turnover of the new helicopters on Monday.
http://www.philstar.com/video-features/2015/08/17/1489149/watch-philippine-air-forces-brand-new-birds
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