Monday, July 4, 2016

Duterte at PAF 69th anniversary today

From the Manila Bulletin (Jul 4): Duterte at PAF 69th anniversary today

President Duterte will keynote today the 69th anniversary celebration of the Philippine Air Force (PAF) at Haribon Hangar, Clark Air Base, here.

Colonel Robert Araus Musico, PAF spokesman, a highlight of the event is an opener pass with a figure “69” formation of 11 T-41 primary trainer aircraft and nine SF-260 basic trainer aircraft.

Awards will also be conferred on outstanding individuals and units of the PAF under the theme of this year’s anniversary, “PAF@69: Breaking Barriers, Realizing Aspirations Towards a Jointly Engaged Transforming Force for Greater Peace and Security.”

PAF was founded on July 1, 1947- two years after the end of World War II. It traces its lineage to the Philippine Army Air Corp, which was established in 1941.

Musico said the PAF will also present to the new Commander-in-Chief its capabilities through a parade of its ground equipment

http://www.mb.com.ph/duterte-at-paf-69th-anniversary-today/

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