Philippine Air Force (PAF) FA-50PH fighter jets and the US Air Force F-16 aircraft hold basic fighter maneuver drills as part of the Cope Thunder 2024-1 bilateral exercise on Thursday, April 11, 2024 at the Basa Air Base in Pampanga. The annual air defense and offense training aims to enhance the PAF’s capability to host and participate in international exercises and improve relations between the PAF and the US Pacific Air Forces. PHOTOS BY JOHN ORVEN VERDOTE
Philippine Air Force (PAF) FA-50PH fighter jets and the US Air Force F-16 aircraft hold basic fighter maneuver drills as part of the Cope Thunder 2024-1 bilateral exercise on Thursday, April 11, 2024 at the Basa Air Base in Pampanga. The annual air defense and offense training aims to enhance the PAF’s capability to host and participate in international exercises and improve relations between the PAF and the US Pacific Air Forces. PHOTOS BY JOHN ORVEN VERDOTE
Philippine Air Force (PAF) FA-50PH fighter jets and the US Air Force F-16 aircraft hold basic fighter maneuver drills as part of the Cope Thunder 2024-1 bilateral exercise on Thursday, April 11, 2024 at the Basa Air Base in Pampanga. The annual air defense and offense training aims to enhance the PAF’s capability to host and participate in international exercises and improve relations between the PAF and the US Pacific Air Forces. PHOTOS BY JOHN ORVEN VERDOTE
Philippine Air Force (PAF) FA-50PH fighter jets and the US Air Force F-16 aircraft hold basic fighter maneuver drills as part of the Cope Thunder 2024-1 bilateral exercise on Thursday, April 11, 2024 at the Basa Air Base in Pampanga. The annual air defense and offense training aims to enhance the PAF’s capability to host and participate in international exercises and improve relations between the PAF and the US Pacific Air Forces. PHOTOS BY JOHN ORVEN VERDOTE
Philippine Air Force (PAF) FA-50PH fighter jets and the US Air Force F-16 aircraft hold basic fighter maneuver drills as part of the Cope Thunder 2024-1 bilateral exercise on Thursday, April 11, 2024 at the Basa Air Base in Pampanga. The annual air defense and offense training aims to enhance the PAF’s capability to host and participate in international exercises and improve relations between the PAF and the US Pacific Air Forces. PHOTOS BY JOHN ORVEN VERDOTE
Philippine Air Force (PAF) FA-50PH fighter jets and the US Air Force F-16 aircraft hold basic fighter maneuver drills as part of the Cope Thunder 2024-1 bilateral exercise on Thursday, April 11, 2024 at the Basa Air Base in Pampanga. The annual air defense and offense training aims to enhance the PAF’s capability to host and participate in international exercises and improve relations between the PAF and the US Pacific Air Forces. PHOTOS BY JOHN ORVEN VERDOTE
Philippine Air Force (PAF) FA-50PH fighter jets and the US Air Force F-16 aircraft hold basic fighter maneuver drills as part of the Cope Thunder 2024-1 bilateral exercise on Thursday, April 11, 2024 at the Basa Air Base in Pampanga. The annual air defense and offense training aims to enhance the PAF’s capability to host and participate in international exercises and improve relations between the PAF and the US Pacific Air Forces. PHOTOS BY JOHN ORVEN VERDOTE
Philippine Air Force (PAF) FA-50PH fighter jets and the US Air Force F-16 aircraft hold basic fighter maneuver drills as part of the Cope Thunder 2024-1 bilateral exercise on Thursday, April 11, 2024 at the Basa Air Base in Pampanga. The annual air defense and offense training aims to enhance the PAF’s capability to host and participate in international exercises and improve relations between the PAF and the US Pacific Air Forces. PHOTOS BY JOHN ORVEN VERDOTE
Philippine Air Force (PAF) FA-50PH fighter jets and the US Air Force F-16 aircraft hold basic fighter maneuver drills as part of the Cope Thunder 2024-1 bilateral exercise on Thursday, April 11, 2024 at the Basa Air Base in Pampanga. The annual air defense and offense training aims to enhance the PAF’s capability to host and participate in international exercises and improve relations between the PAF and the US Pacific Air Forces. PHOTOS BY JOHN ORVEN VERDOTE
Philippine Air Force (PAF) FA-50PH fighter jets and the US Air Force F-16 aircraft hold basic fighter maneuver drills as part of the Cope Thunder 2024-1 bilateral exercise on Thursday, April 11, 2024 at the Basa Air Base in Pampanga. The annual air defense and offense training aims to enhance the PAF’s capability to host and participate in international exercises and improve relations between the PAF and the US Pacific Air Forces. PHOTOS BY JOHN ORVEN VERDOTE
Philippine Air Force (PAF) FA-50PH fighter jets and the US Air Force F-16 aircraft hold basic fighter maneuver drills as part of the Cope Thunder 2024-1 bilateral exercise on Thursday, April 11, 2024 at the Basa Air Base in Pampanga. The annual air defense and offense training aims to enhance the PAF’s capability to host and participate in international exercises and improve relations between the PAF and the US Pacific Air Forces. PHOTOS BY JOHN ORVEN VERDOTE
Philippine Air Force (PAF) FA-50PH fighter jets and the US Air Force F-16 aircraft hold basic fighter maneuver drills as part of the Cope Thunder 2024-1 bilateral exercise on Thursday, April 11, 2024 at the Basa Air Base in Pampanga. The annual air defense and offense training aims to enhance the PAF’s capability to host and participate in international exercises and improve relations between the PAF and the US Pacific Air Forces. PHOTOS BY JOHN ORVEN VERDOTE
Philippine Air Force (PAF) FA-50PH fighter jets and the US Air Force F-16 aircraft hold basic fighter maneuver drills as part of the Cope Thunder 2024-1 bilateral exercise on Thursday, April 11, 2024 at the Basa Air Base in Pampanga. The annual air defense and offense training aims to enhance the PAF’s capability to host and participate in international exercises and improve relations between the PAF and the US Pacific Air Forces. PHOTOS BY JOHN ORVEN VERDOTE
Philippine Air Force (PAF) FA-50PH fighter jets and the US Air Force F-16 aircraft hold basic fighter maneuver drills as part of the Cope Thunder 2024-1 bilateral exercise on Thursday, April 11, 2024 at the Basa Air Base in Pampanga. The annual air defense and offense training aims to enhance the PAF’s capability to host and participate in international exercises and improve relations between the PAF and the US Pacific Air Forces. PHOTOS BY JOHN ORVEN VERDOTE
Philippine Air Force (PAF) FA-50PH fighter jets and the US Air Force F-16 aircraft hold basic fighter maneuver drills as part of the Cope Thunder 2024-1 bilateral exercise on Thursday, April 11, 2024 at the Basa Air Base in Pampanga. The annual air defense and offense training aims to enhance the PAF’s capability to host and participate in international exercises and improve relations between the PAF and the US Pacific Air Forces. PHOTOS BY JOHN ORVEN VERDOTE
Philippine Air Force (PAF) FA-50PH fighter jets and the US Air Force F-16 aircraft hold basic fighter maneuver drills as part of the Cope Thunder 2024-1 bilateral exercise on Thursday, April 11, 2024 at the Basa Air Base in Pampanga. The annual air defense and offense training aims to enhance the PAF’s capability to host and participate in international exercises and improve relations between the PAF and the US Pacific Air Forces. PHOTOS BY JOHN ORVEN VERDOTE
Philippine Air Force (PAF) FA-50PH fighter jets and the US Air Force F-16 aircraft hold basic fighter maneuver drills as part of the Cope Thunder 2024-1 bilateral exercise on Thursday, April 11, 2024 at the Basa Air Base in Pampanga. The annual air defense and offense training aims to enhance the PAF’s capability to host and participate in international exercises and improve relations between the PAF and the US Pacific Air Forces. PHOTOS BY JOHN ORVEN VERDOTE
Philippine Air Force (PAF) FA-50PH fighter jets and the US Air Force F-16 aircraft hold basic fighter maneuver drills as part of the Cope Thunder 2024-1 bilateral exercise on Thursday, April 11, 2024 at the Basa Air Base in Pampanga. The annual air defense and offense training aims to enhance the PAF’s capability to host and participate in international exercises and improve relations between the PAF and the US Pacific Air Forces. PHOTOS BY JOHN ORVEN VERDOTE
Philippine Air Force (PAF) FA-50PH fighter jets and the US Air Force F-16 aircraft hold basic fighter maneuver drills as part of the Cope Thunder 2024-1 bilateral exercise on Thursday, April 11, 2024 at the Basa Air Base in Pampanga. The annual air defense and offense training aims to enhance the PAF’s capability to host and participate in international exercises and improve relations between the PAF and the US Pacific Air Forces. PHOTOS BY JOHN ORVEN VERDOTE
Philippine Air Force (PAF) FA-50PH fighter jets and the US Air Force F-16 aircraft hold basic fighter maneuver drills as part of the Cope Thunder 2024-1 bilateral exercise on Thursday, April 11, 2024 at the Basa Air Base in Pampanga. The annual air defense and offense training aims to enhance the PAF’s capability to host and participate in international exercises and improve relations between the PAF and the US Pacific Air Forces. PHOTOS BY JOHN ORVEN VERDOTE
Philippine Air Force (PAF) FA-50PH fighter jets and the US Air Force F-16 aircraft hold basic fighter maneuver drills as part of the Cope Thunder 2024-1 bilateral exercise on Thursday, April 11, 2024 at the Basa Air Base in Pampanga. The annual air defense and offense training aims to enhance the PAF’s capability to host and participate in international exercises and improve relations between the PAF and the US Pacific Air Forces. PHOTOS BY JOHN ORVEN VERDOTE
Philippine Air Force (PAF) FA-50PH fighter jets and the US Air Force F-16 aircraft hold basic fighter maneuver drills as part of the Cope Thunder 2024-1 bilateral exercise on Thursday, April 11, 2024 at the Basa Air Base in Pampanga. The annual air defense and offense training aims to enhance the PAF’s capability to host and participate in international exercises and improve relations between the PAF and the US Pacific Air Forces. PHOTOS BY JOHN ORVEN VERDOTE
Philippine Air Force (PAF) FA-50PH fighter jets and the US Air Force F-16 aircraft hold basic fighter maneuver drills as part of the Cope Thunder 2024-1 bilateral exercise on Thursday, April 11, 2024 at the Basa Air Base in Pampanga. The annual air defense and offense training aims to enhance the PAF’s capability to host and participate in international exercises and improve relations between the PAF and the US Pacific Air Forces. PHOTOS BY JOHN ORVEN VERDOTE
Philippine Air Force (PAF) FA-50PH fighter jets and the US Air Force F-16 aircraft hold basic fighter maneuver drills as part of the Cope Thunder 2024-1 bilateral exercise on Thursday, April 11, 2024 at the Basa Air Base in Pampanga. The annual air defense and offense training aims to enhance the PAF’s capability to host and participate in international exercises and improve relations between the PAF and the US Pacific Air Forces. PHOTOS BY JOHN ORVEN VERDOTE
Philippine Air Force (PAF) FA-50PH fighter jets and the US Air Force F-16 aircraft hold basic fighter maneuver drills as part of the Cope Thunder 2024-1 bilateral exercise on Thursday, April 11, 2024 at the Basa Air Base in Pampanga. The annual air defense and offense training aims to enhance the PAF’s capability to host and participate in international exercises and improve relations between the PAF and the US Pacific Air Forces. PHOTOS BY JOHN ORVEN VERDOTE
Philippine Air Force (PAF) FA-50PH fighter jets and the US Air Force F-16 aircraft hold basic fighter maneuver drills as part of the Cope Thunder 2024-1 bilateral exercise on Thursday, April 11, 2024 at the Basa Air Base in Pampanga. The annual air defense and offense training aims to enhance the PAF’s capability to host and participate in international exercises and improve relations between the PAF and the US Pacific Air Forces. PHOTOS BY JOHN ORVEN VERDOTE
Philippine Air Force (PAF) FA-50PH fighter jets and the US Air Force F-16 aircraft hold basic fighter maneuver drills as part of the Cope Thunder 2024-1 bilateral exercise on Thursday, April 11, 2024 at the Basa Air Base in Pampanga. The annual air defense and offense training aims to enhance the PAF’s capability to host and participate in international exercises and improve relations between the PAF and the US Pacific Air Forces. PHOTOS BY JOHN ORVEN VERDOTE
Philippine Air Force (PAF) FA-50PH fighter jets and the US Air Force F-16 aircraft hold basic fighter maneuver drills as part of the Cope Thunder 2024-1 bilateral exercise on Thursday, April 11, 2024 at the Basa Air Base in Pampanga. The annual air defense and offense training aims to enhance the PAF’s capability to host and participate in international exercises and improve relations between the PAF and the US Pacific Air Forces. PHOTOS BY JOHN ORVEN VERDOTE
Philippine Air Force (PAF) FA-50PH fighter jets and the US Air Force F-16 aircraft hold basic fighter maneuver drills as part of the Cope Thunder 2024-1 bilateral exercise on Thursday, April 11, 2024 at the Basa Air Base in Pampanga. The annual air defense and offense training aims to enhance the PAF’s capability to host and participate in international exercises and improve relations between the PAF and the US Pacific Air Forces. PHOTOS BY JOHN ORVEN VERDOTE
Philippine Air Force (PAF) FA-50PH fighter jets and the US Air Force F-16 aircraft hold basic fighter maneuver drills as part of the Cope Thunder 2024-1 bilateral exercise on Thursday, April 11, 2024 at the Basa Air Base in Pampanga. The annual air defense and offense training aims to enhance the PAF’s capability to host and participate in international exercises and improve relations between the PAF and the US Pacific Air Forces. PHOTOS BY JOHN ORVEN VERDOTE
Philippine Air Force (PAF) FA-50PH fighter jets and the US Air Force F-16 aircraft hold basic fighter maneuver drills as part of the Cope Thunder 2024-1 bilateral exercise on Thursday, April 11, 2024 at the Basa Air Base in Pampanga. The annual air defense and offense training aims to enhance the PAF’s capability to host and participate in international exercises and improve relations between the PAF and the US Pacific Air Forces. PHOTOS BY JOHN ORVEN VERDOTE
Philippine Air Force (PAF) FA-50PH fighter jets and the US Air Force F-16 aircraft hold basic fighter maneuver drills as part of the Cope Thunder 2024-1 bilateral exercise on Thursday, April 11, 2024 at the Basa Air Base in Pampanga. The annual air defense and offense training aims to enhance the PAF’s capability to host and participate in international exercises and improve relations between the PAF and the US Pacific Air Forces. PHOTOS BY JOHN ORVEN VERDOTE
Philippine Air Force (PAF) FA-50PH fighter jets and the US Air Force F-16 aircraft hold basic fighter maneuver drills as part of the Cope Thunder 2024-1 bilateral exercise on Thursday, April 11, 2024 at the Basa Air Base in Pampanga. The annual air defense and offense training aims to enhance the PAF’s capability to host and participate in international exercises and improve relations between the PAF and the US Pacific Air Forces. PHOTOS BY JOHN ORVEN VERDOTE
Philippine Air Force (PAF) FA-50PH fighter jets and the US Air Force F-16 aircraft hold basic fighter maneuver drills as part of the Cope Thunder 2024-1 bilateral exercise on Thursday, April 11, 2024 at the Basa Air Base in Pampanga. The annual air defense and offense training aims to enhance the PAF’s capability to host and participate in international exercises and improve relations between the PAF and the US Pacific Air Forces. PHOTOS BY JOHN ORVEN VERDOTE
Philippine Air Force (PAF) FA-50PH fighter jets and the US Air Force F-16 aircraft hold basic fighter maneuver drills as part of the Cope Thunder 2024-1 bilateral exercise on Thursday, April 11, 2024 at the Basa Air Base in Pampanga. The annual air defense and offense training aims to enhance the PAF’s capability to host and participate in international exercises and improve relations between the PAF and the US Pacific Air Forces. PHOTOS BY JOHN ORVEN VERDOTE
Philippine Air Force (PAF) FA-50PH fighter jets and the US Air Force F-16 aircraft hold basic fighter maneuver drills as part of the Cope Thunder 2024-1 bilateral exercise on Thursday, April 11, 2024 at the Basa Air Base in Pampanga. The annual air defense and offense training aims to enhance the PAF’s capability to host and participate in international exercises and improve relations between the PAF and the US Pacific Air Forces. PHOTOS BY JOHN ORVEN VERDOTE
Philippine Air Force (PAF) FA-50PH fighter jets and the US Air Force F-16 aircraft hold basic fighter maneuver drills as part of the Cope Thunder 2024-1 bilateral exercise on Thursday, April 11, 2024 at the Basa Air Base in Pampanga. The annual air defense and offense training aims to enhance the PAF’s capability to host and participate in international exercises and improve relations between the PAF and the US Pacific Air Forces. PHOTOS BY JOHN ORVEN VERDOTE
Philippine Air Force (PAF) FA-50PH fighter jets and the US Air Force F-16 aircraft hold basic fighter maneuver drills as part of the Cope Thunder 2024-1 bilateral exercise on Thursday, April 11, 2024 at the Basa Air Base in Pampanga. The annual air defense and offense training aims to enhance the PAF’s capability to host and participate in international exercises and improve relations between the PAF and the US Pacific Air Forces. PHOTOS BY JOHN ORVEN VERDOTE

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