The first batch of two F-16 BLK70 fighter jets arrived in Taiwan and were welcomed by Zhihang Base

Two F-16 BLK70s arrived home and flew to Zhihang Base for refitting and training as planned.

Two brand-new F-16 BLK70 fighter jets arrived in Taiwan, with fighter number 6728 being the first to land. (Photo by reporter Yu Taro)

The first batch of two single-seat aircraft of the 66 F-16 BLK 70 fighters purchased by my country from the United States successfully arrived at Taitung Zhihang Base at noon yesterday. The Air Force Command stated that it will carry out the replacement and training as planned and carry out various preparation work in a sequential manner to ensure that combat capability is gradually formed.

The fighter plane landed and the officers and soldiers cheered in unison

Two single-seat F-16 BLK70 fighter planes numbered 6728 and 6727 were led by a Chinese Air Force pilot at 12 noon yesterday, guiding another fighter plane flown by a US military pilot, and flew safely to Zhihang Base. The moment the first fighter plane landed, the air force officers and soldiers cheered in unison, "After waiting for more than a month, we finally landed safely!" Some people laughed and said, "I can finally take a vacation."

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The Air Force Command stated that in order to strengthen the overall air defense capability, the Air Force established the 7th Tactical Fighter Wing on December 1, 2012, and divided it into three phases to organize combat teams under its jurisdiction. Aircraft and technical personnel were dispatched in batches to the United States for training. In the future, as the fighter planes return to China one after another, various professionals will be involved in the installation of new aircraft, hoping to quickly bring the performance of the fighter aircraft into play.

Carry out preparations step by step to ensure combat effectiveness

The Air Force emphasized that there are currently 63 F-16 BLK70 fighters on the U.S. production line, and some of them have reached the delivery stage. The Air Force will continue to cooperate with the plans of the U.S. Special Operations Office and control the return of fighter aircraft to the country according to the node. As for the first batch of two fighter jets that successfully arrived in Taiwan yesterday, they will be equipped and retrained as planned, and various preparation work will be carried out in a sequential manner to ensure that combat capabilities are gradually formed.

President Lai Ching-te also said yesterday that new forces are welcome to join the ranks of defending the airspace across the Taiwan Strait and safeguarding freedom and peace! He also pointed out that these new fighters are equipped with advanced radar and avionics systems, which can improve their ability to detect threats and grasp air situations, and gradually form a more complete air defense capability.

Brand new F-16 BLK70 fighter aircraft number 6727. (Photo by reporter Liu Renwei)

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