LOOK: Call sign 'Lawin' on board: Marcos tries riding PH fighter jet | Inquirer News
President describes it 'fantastic, very unusual, hindi naman ako nahilo'

LOOK: Call sign ‘Lawin’ on board: Marcos tries riding PH fighter jet

By: - Reporter / @DYGalvezINQ
/ 11:34 AM March 08, 2023
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. after riding the FA-50PH fighter jet during the flight capability demonstration of the Philippine Air Force at the Clark Air Base in Pampanga.

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. disembarks from the FA-50PH fighter jet during the flight capability demonstration of the Philippine Air Force at the Clark Air Base in Pampanga. INQUIRER.net / NOY MORCOSO

MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. on Wednesday described his experience riding the country’s fighter jet as “fantastic” and “very unusual,” boasting that he did not become dizzy during the flight.

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. after riding the FA-50PH fighter jet during the flight capability demonstration of the Philippine Air Force at the Clark Air Base in Pampanga.

Call sign “Lawin” is President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s codename when he tries the FA-50PH fighter jet during the flight capability demonstration of the Philippine Air Force at the Clark Air Base in Pampanga. INQUIRER.net / NOY MORCOSO

Marcos, on Tuesday, rode an FA-50PH fighter jet in the flight capability demonstration of the Philippine Air Force at the Clark Air Base in Pampanga.

ADVERTISEMENT

President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. on Wednesday described his experience riding the country's fighter jet as “fantastic” and “very unusual,” boasting that he did not become dizzy during the flight. 

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. after riding the FA-50PH fighter jet during the flight capability demonstration of the Philippine Air Force at the Clark Air Base in Pampanga. INQUIRER.net / NOY MORCOSO

“Matagal ko nang actually gustong gawin ’yun pero hindi ako naging piloto kaya nag-take advantage na ako. Talagang very, very interesting,” he said in a chance interview in Quezon City.

(I have always wanted to do that, but I did not become a pilot, so I took this advantage.)

FEATURED STORIES

“Ang inaalala ko lang baka mahilo ako, eh hindi naman at mabait ‘yung piloto ko, hindi ako masyadong pinahirapan. It was a fantastic experience. It is very unusual and much desired experience. I am very happy I was able to do it,” Marcos added.

(I worried about getting dizzy, but I didn’t become dizzy, and my pilot was good to me, he didn’t let me suffer that much.)

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. after riding the FA-50PH fighter jet during the flight capability demonstration of the Philippine Air Force at the Clark Air Base in Pampanga.

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. gladly shows an empty “vomit bag” saying he didn’t feel dizzy after a few flybys on board the FA-50PH fighter jet during the flight capability demonstration of the Philippine Air Force at the Clark Air Base in Pampanga. INQUIRER.net / NOY MORCOSO

With this, Marcos said the government should continue the modernization of the armed forces to ramp up the country’s capabilities, especially in defense of the country’s maritime territory.

According to Malacañang, Marcos, who has a call sign “Lawin,” flew with Lt. Col. Malbert Maquiling on PH007.

The Palace said they reached the Zambales Intensive Military Training Area in the West Philippine Sea, where they conducted familiarization training.

RELATED STORIES:

 President Marcos rides fighter jet during capability demo 

 Marcos says PH’s air assets to help in maritime patrol, monitor EEZ 

JPV
Your subscription could not be saved. Please try again.
Your subscription has been successful.

Subscribe to our daily newsletter

By providing an email address. I agree to the Terms of Use and acknowledge that I have read the Privacy Policy.

Read Next
Don't miss out on the latest news and information.

Subscribe to INQUIRER PLUS to get access to The Philippine Daily Inquirer & other 70+ titles, share up to 5 gadgets, listen to the news, download as early as 4am & share articles on social media. Call 896 6000.

TAGS: Air Force, fighter jet, Marcos, Pampanga
For feedback, complaints, or inquiries, contact us.
Your subscription could not be saved. Please try again.
Your subscription has been successful.

Subscribe to our daily newsletter

By providing an email address. I agree to the Terms of Use and acknowledge that I have read the Privacy Policy.



© Copyright 1997-2023 INQUIRER.net | All Rights Reserved

We use cookies to ensure you get the best experience on our website. By continuing, you are agreeing to our use of cookies. To find out more, please click this link.