W-3A Sokol helicopters (photo : matriks1)
MANILA,
Philippines – The eight brand new combat helicopters purchased by the
Philippine Air Force as part of its equipment upgrade will also be used for
search and rescue operations in times of calamities, its spokesperson said on
Wednesday.
Lieutenant
Colonel Miguel Okol told Radyo Inquirer 990AM that the PAF leadership has decided
to use the W-3A Sokol helicopters not only for combat but also for search and
rescue operations.
Four of the
eight helicopters were received by PAF last March from Polish manufacturer
PZL-Swidnik SA.
By the end
of the year, the brand new two-engine helicopters may be used for search and
rescue operations.
Okol said
they were also looking to acquire new fighter planes, radars and other
equipment to beef up their operations for territorial defense.
PAF will be
opening to the public its Fernando Airbase in Lipa, Batangas on July 6 as part
of its 65th founding anniversary.
Okol also
encouraged the public to attend their air power symposium on July 22 and
participate in a fun run with PAF officers on July 24 at the Venice Piazza in
McKinley Hill.
The PAF
spokesman said they would like to explain to the public how the upgrade of
equipment could benefit the country and its people.
(Inquirer)
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