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Tip-of-the-Spear – Part XXV: Flying the Supersonic F-8 Crusader. The F-8 Crusader set a national speed record and was awarded the Thompson Trophy in 1957. The U.S. Navy flew the F-8 Crusader for 30 years, as well as the French Navy and the Philippine Air Force. Captain Smith discusses what it was like flying the … Continue reading "Throttle-Up® Episode: Sept. 7 & 8, 2024"
Buong pagmamalaking tinanggap ni Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) Chief of Staff General Romeo Brawner Jr. ang partisipasyon ng isandaan at animnapu't dalawang Philippine Air Force members sa Exercise Pitch Black 2024 ng Australia.
Headlines: Presidential Medal of Merit will be given to double gold medalist in the Olympics, Carlos Yulo; other athletes in the Olympics will receive a Presidential Citation | Dangerous using of flares of Chinese Air Force on the path of Philippine Air Force over the skies at Bajo de Masinloc, condemned by President marcos; Philippines will file a diplomatic protest against China | Excessive salt in food could cause stomach cancerYou can also listen with Tagalog transcript and English translations here: https://www.tagalog.com/podcast/play.php?podcast_id=300Listen to all our transcribed episodes here: https://www.tagalog.com/podcast/
Recently the Philippine Air Force or PAF has stepped up its efforts to obtain modern fighters, narrowing down their final selection to either the advanced Block 70 F-16 or the Saab JAS 39 C and D Gripen. This competition comes at a time with ever increasing tensions in the South China Sea. The economic and geostrategic importance of the South China Sea cannot be understated: Some one third of global maritime shipping passes through it, accounting for over 3 Trillion Dollars in trade each year. Today the PAF operates some 12 Korean Aerospace Industries FA-50 Fighting Eagle Light combat aircraft. These FA-50s began operations for the PAF in 2015, after a decade long hiatus following the 2005 retirement of the Northrop F-5. Either the Block 70 F-16 or JAS 39 Gripen would be a significant step up from the FA50, let's take a look at the proposed offers for each aircraft along with their pros and cons for the PAFVideo about the Completion:https://youtu.be/2J0njzGTFZQIf you enjoy this episode, subscribe to this podcast, you can find links to many podcast streaming services here:PilotPhotog Podcast (buzzsprout.com)You can check out my YouTube channel for many videos on fighter planes here:https://youtube.com/c/PilotPhotogIf you'd like to support this podcast:https://www.patreon.com/PilotPhotogAnd finally you can follow me on Twitter here:https://twitter.com/pilotphotog#Philippines #Fighter #Competition #F16 #JAS39 #Saab #Gripen Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/PilotPhotog)
Here are today's top stories on SBS Filipino. - Alamin ang pinaka-mainit na balita ngayong Linggo ng umaga sa SBS Filipino.
Today's story: U.S. Air Force F-16s, aircrew, maintenance and support personnel deployed from Kunsan Air Base, Korea to Basa Air Base, Philippines last week to train with the Philippine Air Force during bilateral air contingent exchange Phillipines or BACE-P.
Philippine Air Force, U.S. Marines, U.S. Air Force, and Swedish Air Force continue flight operationsin order to support victims of typhoon Haiyan/Yolanda in Tacloban, Philippines, by transporting evacuees, food, water, and other supplies. Military service members continue operations in support of Operation Damayan. U.S. Marine Corps Forces Pacific maintain significant capability forward deployed throughout the Asia-Pacific ready to provide humanitarian assistance and disaster relief. Forward deployed forces are fully capable to rapidly deploy to such disasters like Typhoon Haiyan/Yolanda. (Marine Corps Motion Imagery by Lance Cpl. Armand J. Thompson-Powell/ Released)
MANILA, Republic of the Philippines (Nov. 24, 2013) - Airmen from the 249th Airlift Squadron of the Air National Guard work with airment from the Philippine Air Force's 355th Aviation Engineer Wing to load heavy equipment onto a C-17A "Globemaster III" at Villamore Air Base. The 355th is traveling to Tacloban to help with reconstruction efforts. The Philippine government is closely coordinating ongoing efforts including search and rescue, supply drops and personnel airlifts, with military and civilian organizations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Brett Cote/Released). Also available in High Definition.
Members of the Japanese Self Defense Force load a Philippine Air Force vehicle and members of a British and Canadian Emergency Response Team onto a C-130H Hercules aircraft. The Armed Forces of the Philippines, multinational forces and local volunteers distributed food, water and supplies while medical professionals and social workers treated survivors of Typhoon Haiyan during Operation Damayan. (U.S. Marine Corps Motion Imagery by Sgt. John C. Lamb)
Philippine Air Force Support Osprey during Operation Damayan. B-Roll package. Philippine Air Force members provide landing support to MV-22B Ospreys at Villamor Air Base during Operation Damayan, Nov. 21. The U.S. Marine Ospreys are part of Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 262 (VMM-262), currently assigned to 3rd Marine Expeditionary Brigade, in support of Joint Task Force 505. Produced by Staff Sgt. Joseph Digirolamo. Also available in High Definition.
Philippine Air Force members prepare an UH-1H for flight during Operation Damayan. B-Roll Package
U.S. Marines with the Transportation Services, Combat Logistics Battalion 4, 3D Marine Logistics Group, III Marine Expeditionary Force, Philippine service members and volunteers with the Department of Social Welfare and Development prepare for the arrival of survivors on Villamor Airbase, the Republic of the Philippines, Nov. 17, 2013. The Philippine service members, U.S. Marines and volunteers had food, water, supplies, medical care and social workers ready to treat the victims and survivors in support of the disaster relief Operation Damayan. (Marine Corps Motion Imagery by Lance Cpl. Armand J. Thompson-Powell/ Released). Includes interview with Mr. Malvin Johnson, Operations Officer of the Department of Social Welfare and Development. Also available in high definition.