The Philippine Air Force (PAF) received two new helicopters early this week, which is expected to boost its air capability.
In a statement Friday, PAF spokesman Col. Miguel Ernesto Okol said the two Sokol multipurpose helicopters arrived last November 26 at Clark Air Base in Pampanga.
The choppers were airlifted using an Antonov cargo plane from a factory in Poland.
Okol said the helicopters would be used for search and rescue missions. THe aircraft can accommodate two pilots, two crew members, three medical attendants, and six more people.
The helicopters will be turned over to the 505th Search and Rescue Group and will augment the four Sokols delivered earlier this year.
Two more helicopters are expected to be delivered to the Air Force next year.-Interaksyon (November 30, 2012 3:39PM)
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