Transport aircraft of the Philippine Air Force (PAF) are now
flying off-duty soldiers to their respective provinces so that they can be
reunited with their loved ones during the Yuletide season.
Aircraft utilized for this ongoing mission are the PAF's
three Lockheed C-130 "Hercules" cargo aircraft and two of the
brand-new Airbus Military C-295 medium transport planes.
On one flight, a C-130 can transport around 100 personnel
while the new C-295 can carry 70 passengers.
PAF spokesperson Col. Enrico Canaya said soldiers on rest
and recreation for the Yuletide season are priority passengers for these
flights. The PAF's 220th Air Wing is the unit performing this mission, he
added.
"(These flights are being undertake to) morale of the
Armed Forces of the Philippines
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