Air Force spokesperson Maj. Aris Galang said the spare parts provided by the Japanese government early this year will be used to repair the helicopters starting Monday, Oct. 7.
“The restoration and maintenance of UH-1 aircraft are vital in performing missions such as humanitarian assistance and disaster response, transport, intelligence surveillance and reconnaissance activities of the Philippine Air Force,” he said in a statement Tuesday.
FMangosingINQ Those choppers aren't 'downed'. They're grounded. Know the difference.
“Downed”?
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