FA-50PH Fighting Eagle
The FA-50PH is a light combat aircraft used by the Philippine Air Force for training and air defense missions.
Specifications
History
The FA-50PH was chosen by the Philippine Air Force to bring back its ability to fly fast jet fighters. After the old F-5 jets retired, the country did not have any fast jets for many years. These planes come from South Korea and are based on a trainer plane that was made very fast and strong. They started arriving in the Philippines in 2015. These jets are perfect for the Philippines because they are not too expensive to fly, but they can still do important jobs. Pilots use them to practice flying and to guard the Philippine skies from intruders. The jets have been very reliable and have become the main star of the Philippine Air Force.
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Combat Medals & Awards
Anti-Dissidence Campaign Medal
This medal honors personnel who served in government operations against domestic insurgencies.
Bronze Cross Medal
This medal rewards courage in non-combat situations or daring search and rescue operations.
Distinguished Conduct Star
This award honors extraordinary heroism in combat just below the requirements for the Medal of Valor.
Distinguished Service Star
The Distinguished Service Star honors exceptionally outstanding military leadership and non-combat service.
Gold Cross Medal
The Gold Cross Medal is given for gallantry in action against hostile armed forces.
Medal of Valor
The Medal of Valor is the highest military award in the Philippines for extreme bravery in combat.
Philippine Defense Medal
This campaign medal recognizes service members who defended the Philippines from the 1941 Japanese invasion.
Philippine Liberation Medal
This medal was awarded to troops who freed the Philippine Islands from enemy occupation in World War II.
Wounded Personnel Medal
This medal is presented to service members who are wounded or killed in combat.
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