CAMP AGUINALDO, Quezon City — The families of the four Philippine Air Force (PAF) pilots who perished in an aircraft mishap during a training flight at Fernando Air Base in Lipa City, Batangas, on October 23 were assured of the military's continuing support and assistance by Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) Chief of Staff General Antonio G. Nafarrete, the AFP said.
On October 26, General Nafarrete visited the wake of Major David Joshua Rojo, Captain Ma. Melvin Acebuque and 1st Lieutenant Angeleo Adrian Penaflor at Fernando Air Base.
He and other senior AFP leaders also paid their last respects to Captain Raymart Cabangcala at Villamor Air Base in Pasay City on the same day.
According to the AFP, the organization honors the courage, dedication and sacrifice of the four pilots and remains committed to supporting their families as it remembers their service to the nation.
In photos released by the AFP, General Nafarrete salutes the remains of one of the fallen pilots and extends his condolences to the bereaved family at Fernando Air Base.
At Villamor Air Base, AFP photos show General Nafarrete condoling with a bereaved family member during his visit to the wake of Captain Raymart Cabangcala and saluting his remains.
Source: AFP Public Affairs Office. Photos: PFC Carmelotes PN(M)/PAOAFP.