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Top  aviation award to 2 PAF fighter jet pilots succumbed in crash

By J.Lo

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“In this time of sorrow, our thoughts are with all those affected by this tragic loss… as we grieve together, we remain steadfast in our commitment to providing  necessary support and resources to help individuals and families through this difficult time,” Special Assistant to the President Antonio Lagdameo Jr. said two Philippine Air Force pilots  lost their lives when  FA-50 fighter jet they were operating crash-landed in Bukidnon have been given  highest honor for aviators in  Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP).

In recognition of their dedicated service, Major Jude Salang-Oy and 1st Lieutenant April John Dadulla were posthumously awarded  Distinguished Aviation Cross.

Salang-O and Dadulla’s remains were flown back to Villamor Air Base in Pasay City aboard C-130 aircraft, where top government and AFP officials were waiting to confer military honors to the fallen pilots.

President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. was represented by Lagdameo at arrival honors, offering his condolences and also extended government assistance to the families of  fallen pilots.

Lagdameo expressed  government’s collective grief over loss of the two heroes  made ultimate sacrifice in service to the Filipino people.

PAF 403rd Infantry Brigade commander Colonel Antonio Duluan Jr. said two pilots were supposed to provide air support to ground troops against New People’s Army rebels located in the mountain range on March 4 before incident.

Vigil  will also be held at Villamor Air Base and Basa Air Base in Pampanga, allowing fellow PAF personnel and officers to pay their respects to the fallen pilots.

Remains  of Major Salang-Oy and Lieutenant Dadulla were discovered on March 5 inside their FA-50 aircraft, went down in Bukidnon’s mountainous terrain.

During  routine operation on the night of March 4,  FA-50 fighter jet went missing. It was en route to land at Mactan Airbase in Cebu but lost communication with  companion aircraft before disappearing from  radar.

Ceremony  was also attended by various military and government officials, including Defense Secretary Gilbert Teodoro and AFP Chief General Romeo Brawner Jr. 

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