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| Newly Acquired Aircraft |
The Nigerian
Air Force has increased the number of aircraft in its fleet with the
procurement of five Super Mushshak trainer aircraft from Pakistan, for the
training of student pilots.
Speaking during the
induction and handing over of the aircraft in Kaduna, the Chief of Air Staff,
Air Marshal Sadique Abubakar expressed optimism that the new aircraft would
boost the fight against insurgency.
He added that they
would impact positively on pilot training efforts of the Air Force, saying the
acquisition was in line with President Muhammdu Buhari’s commitment to
equipping the service for enhanced professionalism.
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Air Marshal Sadique Abubakar
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The Air Officer
Commanding, Training Command, Kaduna, Air Vice Marshal Christopher Okoye, also
described the induction of the aircraft as a valuable addition to the capacity
building of the Air Force and the fight against terrorism.
The acquisition of
the five aircraft by the Nigerian Air Force brings to 10 that have been
inducted into the service in 2017.
Authorities say
this is no mean feat as the acquisition of more modern equipment and training
of manpower will no doubt boost the fighting power of the service.
Source: - Channels
Television | July, 2017
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