A Philippine Air Force fighter with two pilots disappeared in a night combat attack to support ground forces fighting rebels in the southern province, officials said Tuesday.
this FA-50 jet Communication was lost during a tactical mission around midnight on Monday and then reached the target area. Looking for jets.
Philippine Air Force spokesman Colonel Massachusetts, we hope to find them and the planes as soon as possible and ask you to join us in our prayers. ” Consuelo Castillo said.
Two Philippine Air Force FA-50 fighters flew during joint patrol and training with the United States in the South China Sea on Tuesday, February 4, 2025. (Philippine Air Force passes AP)
Other aircraft involved in the mission returned safely to the air base in central Cebu province, but did not provide more details due to safety reasons.
The incident happened in Southern Philippines A Philippine military official told the Associated Press on the counter-insurgency mission against communist guerrillas.
Philippines patrol near the U.S. Fly and Shoals
On Tuesday, February 4, 2025, two Philippine Air Force FA-50 fighters and two U.S. Air Force B-1 bomber aircraft flew during joint patrol and training in the South China Sea. (Philippine Air Force passes AP)
After the incident, it is not clear whether other FA-50s will take root.
Philippines acquires 12 FA-50s multi-function fighter jets South Korea Korea Aerospace Industries Ltd.
Philippine Air Force FA-50, left and U.S. Air Force F-16 fighter jets, right, were called “Cope Thunder” in the US-Philippine Joint Air Force military exercises at the Barcelona air base in Panpangabaga on April 11, 2024. (Getty Image)
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In addition to counter-insurgency missions, jets are used in a variety of other activities, including major national ceremonies and patrolling the disputed South China Sea.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
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