Thailand Now Operates Four T-50TH Aircraft

28 Januari 2019

Arrival of two T-50TH second batch on January 25th, 2019 (all photos : RTAF)

Last year many of you still remember the impressive scene on the front of the RTAF history, is the arrival of the "Golden Eagle" T-50 TH, the latest fighter training aircraft From the Republic of Korea. And from the moment that the aircraft of the first batch touched the ground of the Takhli Airfield, the 4th Wing. Until today was the full year it is the beginning of a very important mission in the production of fighter-pilots for the Army which we would like to take all of you back to the story of one year of organic gold.

After we received the first two T-50 TH aircrafts, everyone in the 401 Squadron, Wing 4, whether they were pilots and all officers are prepared in terms of knowledge and related things along with new technologies that have been received by starting the first step with the pilot's flight training in increasing expertise with the aircraft. And after that we received two more, which now means that we have 4 T-50 THs. We all intend to train ourselves both in aviation and maintenance, including the selection of personnel with knowledge and ability to enter the fleet more.

Recently, we have begun to specialize in our new aircraft. The next step is to make the aircraft a perfect fighter, by testing, installing and using weapons to ensure that aircraft can be used safely and efficiently.

And then the important test has arrived, that is the 62nd annual airborne weaponry competition. It is the pride of everyone in the squadron. In less than a year, we can develop ourselves quickly. Until able to send flying groups to compete in the competition type, use of basic weapons, or Box Pattern, and the voice of joy is loud in our fleet. When the squadron commander can win the first prize for the air cannon which guarantees that the squadron is ready for the mission including our aircraft with precision in using weapons as well.

All of the above Is part of an important first step. We realize that there are still many things waiting for us to prove ourselves. Everyone in the 401 squadron wishes to pledge we will devote ourselves to "strive" and continue to develop as "Mang Kong", ready to work to create "confidence" to the goal of creating a powerful fighter-driven pilot. The weather is real today.

(RTAF)