PAF sending F-16 squadron for US air exercise
Karachi, July 11 : The Pakistan Air Force (PAF) would be sending one of its F-16 squadrons to the US for the multinational air exercise ‘Red Flag’, which is scheduled to begin on July 15.
A statement issued by the PAF said that Pakistani F-16’s would take part in the reputed exercise which would be attended by some of the leading air forces of the world, including the US Air Force.
PAF’s F-16s would fly across the Atlantic Ocean to participate in the exercises to further hone the skills of its combat and technical crew, The Daily Times quoted the statement, as saying.
Red Flag is one of the most reputed air force exercises in the world and has been held periodically in the US since 1975.
ISLAMABAD: A contingent of Pakistan Air Force (PAF) F 16 combats aircraft along with fighter pilots and technical crew departed a PAF Base for USA to participate in the forthcoming Air Force Exercise, Red Flag scheduled to commence on 15 July.
Some of the leading Air Forces of the world including the United States Air Force would also take part in the exercise, says a press release.
PAF F 16s would fly across the Atlantic Ocean to participate in Red Flag exercise.
Red Flag, one of the most reputed Air Force exercises in the world, is being held periodically in USA since 1975.
However PAFs participation in this exercise would further hone the skills of its combat and technical crew in facing the challenges of effectively employing Air Power in the 21st century.
PAF sending F-16 squadron for US air exercise
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