Philippine, Marine pilots integrate during Talon Vision
The dog fight, as it is often called, involved Marine pilots from Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 312 and pilots from the Philippine Air Force's 5th tactical fighter group, 7th tactical fighter squadron.
The training was part of exercise Talon Vision 08, an annual bi-lateral exercise led by Marine Aircraft Group-36. One of the main objectives of the exercise is to enhance the cooperative abilities of U.S. and Philippine forces to promote peace and stability in the region.
The Marines, piloting their FA-18 Hornets, flew a mock combat engagement with the Philippine pilots who flew the Aermacchi S-211 military trainer jet. The training involved two Marines pilots facing off against two PAF pilots.
The pilots used the training scenario to evaluate their aircraft and their own piloting skills.
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2007102823711CLARK AIR BASE, Republic of the Phillipines(Oct. 27, 2007) -- The skies over the Philippines were an open forum for the exchange of ideas Oct. 24th as Philippine Air Force and Marine pilots executed their skills in basic fighter maneuvers.The dog fight, as it is often called, involved Marine pilots from Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 312 and pilots from the Philippine Air Force's 5th tactical fighter group, 7th tactical fighter squadron.
The training was part of exercise Talon Vision 08, an annual bi-lateral exercise led by Marine Aircraft Group-36. One of the main objectives of the exercise is to enhance the cooperative abilities of U.S. and Philippine forces to promote peace and stability in the region.
The Marines, piloting their FA-18 Hornets, flew a mock combat engagement with the Philippine pilots who flew the Aermacchi S-211 military trainer jet. The training involved two Marines pilots facing off against two PAF pilots.
The pilots used the training scenario to evaluate their aircraft and their own piloting skills.
Full story
http://www.marines.mil/marinelink/mcn2000.nsf/0/77A9320E89CBBBA3852573820029DB3E?opendocument