As demonstrated by super typhoon "Yolanda", air power proved to be the deciding factor in the immediate provision of relief and aid to the survivors, Philippine Air Force (PAF) spokesperson Col. Miguel Ernesto Okol said Saturday.
This was demonstrated by the fact that the PAF through its three Lockheed C-130 "Hercules" cargo aircraft and various helicopters succeeded in flying 1,124 sorties in support of the government's ongoing relief and rehabilitation efforts in the affected provinces.
He added that speed is very important in such situations.
This equates to 1,338.3 flight hours.
He added that they also have transported 3,767,561 pounds of relief supplies and materials.
Aside from this, the PAF has also flown 789,852 pounds of various cargoes.
Okol added that their support for "Yolanda" relief efforts will continue until the situation further normalizes.
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