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PH, French pilots conduct basic fighter maneuvers

PHILIPPINE Air Force (PAF) FA-50PH jet fighter pilots on Tuesday honed their aerial defense capabilities by holding 'basic fighter maneuvers' (BFM) over the skies of west Zambales with their counterparts from the French Air and Space Force (FASF).

PAF acting Public Affairs Office chief Col. Rifiel Santiago said the two Rafale jet fighters of the FASF joined the drills.

BASIC MANEUVERS FA-50PH jet fighters of the Philippine Air Force and Rafale jet fighters of the French Air and Space Force hold basic fighter maneuvers over the skies of west Zambales on July 30, 2024. PHOTO COURTESY OF PAF