Being a graduate of the Philippine Air Force ROTC (Reserve Officers Training Corps), I can’t help but notice (and pity our gallant airmen) the sorry state of our Philippine Air Force every time I will pass by the Villamor Air Base (VAB) Grandstand.

One (01) of the two (02) remaining C-130 cargo/transporter planes (ever reliable):

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One (01) of the two (02) remaining Bell Huey II Search & Rescue Helicopters – Vietnam War era planes (the PAF acquired license to perform in-house Huey II upgrades circa 2003 based on WikiPedia):

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Bragging aside, the Makati City has better fire-fighting equipment than the PAF:

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Perhaps one of the ground handling service contractors at the NAIA can donate a newer tow truck and step ladders (air steps) to the PAF:

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