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HISTORICAL LECTURES
FOR BAFOC CL 2022-D
07 October 2022
PRESENTER
• Directly Enlstd into Regular Force in 1999,
BMTC Cl-2001C, BNCOC Cl-93, and
ANCOC Cl-154.
• Assigned at OCHCA since 2005, and

designated Chief NCO (Public Affairs
Superintendent) and promoted MSg in 2021.
• Research Interests: military history,

cultural heritage studies, and
MSg Glenn M Borlaza 820849 PAF museology/museum operations.
CNCO, OCHCA, HPAF/PAFAM
• Heritage conservation advocate.
PRESENTER
• Seminars & Trngs:
at
Bahay Tsinoy (2018);
Seminar-Workshop at NHCP
(2016); at
AFP Library ( 2 0 1 6 ) ; U N E S C O - Z e r o I n
Museum Consortium
at Ateneo
de Manila (2014);
(2013); and DND-
Philippine Historical Association
MSg Glenn M Borlaza 820849 PAF
at
CNCO, OCHCA, HPAF/PAFAM
National Defense College of the Philippines
(2010).
SCOPE OF PRESENTATION
• REFERENCES
• SPECIFIC LEARNING OBJECTIVES
• DEFINITION OF TERMS
• PURPOSES OF STUDY
• INTRO TO PAF HISTORICAL AND CULTURAL TREASURES
• HISTORIES OF PAF BASES AND STATIONS
• REMEMBERING OUR GALLANT HEROES AND AIRMEN
• SUMMARY AND LESSONS LEARNED

REFERENCES
#MuseumsandGalleriesMonth2022 #MGM2022
REFERENCES
• Republic Act 10066 or .
• AFPR G 111-442 s1973 w/ subject:

.
• PAF Officer’s Guide Handbook c2010
• HPAF LOI Nr 05 s2017 w/ subject:

.
• HPAF SOP Nr 07 s2022 w/ subject:

.
REFERENCES
• PAF Historical Volumes/Publications.
• Historical and Cultural Lectures (Rino A. Francisco

and John Ray Ramos).
• Command Guidance
, and in historical briefings, lectures, seminars
and relevant fora.
SPECIFIC LEARNING OBJECTIVE
“For when we know our roots, we become more
deeply cognizant of the tasks we are called upon to
fulfill.”
- Eldon G. Nemenzo
Co-author of the book “The Philippine Air Force Story c1992”
SPECIFIC LEARNING OBJECTIVES
• To equip students with knowledge and values on military history,
culture and heritage.
• To as effective
leaders and critical thinkers, managers and team players, and administrators
and excellent communicators.
• To foster awareness and appreciation for PAF’s tangible and

intangible heritage for .
• To Major PAF Bases and Air Stations.

• To remember the gallant heroes of the PAF and
as sources of
inspiration, as well as past PAF leaders and airmen/women whose exploits
helped shape the PAF today.
• To e n c o u r a g e i n t e r e s t i n t h e p r e s e r v a t i o n , p r o t e c t i o n a n d
propagation of PAF’s heritage for posterity and the
, as inherent
values in personal and professional growth of all PAF Officers
• To co-celebrate and observe the Museums and Galleries Month 2022

with PAFOS and BAFOC Class 2022-B.
DEFINITION OF TERMS
DEFINITION OF TERMS
What is History?
• a
relating to Philippine history (Republic
Act 10066).
• written record of
(Online Dictionary).
DEFINITION OF TERMS
What is Military History?
• is an of all
activities of armed forces in peace and war. From its study, lessons
relevant to current and future situations maybe drawn (AFPR G 111-442).
• it is a detailed, or establishment,
including the record of its important activities. Also called historical record
(AFP Dictionary).
DEFINITION OF TERMS
What is Culture?
• is the and
of
regarded
collectively (Online).
DEFINITION OF TERMS
What is a Museum?
• is a non-profit making permanent

institution in the service of society and of its
development, open to the public, which
the
(ICOM).
DEFINITION OF TERMS
What is a Museum?
• a building used for the
(PAF and AFP Dictionaries).
• is a historical collection
(AFPR G 111-442
s1973).
PURPOSES OF STUDY
PURPOSES OF STUDY
Why is the study of History important?
• It is said that HISTORY is the heart and soul

of every nation or organization.
• Thus, learning one’s history basically gives

pride and identity to every member of such.
PURPOSES OF STUDY
Why is the study of Military History important?
“…In order for a man

… To attain this end… it
is necessary… to read military
history.”
- US Gen George Patton

PURPOSES OF STUDY
“[History is] the

during peace.”
- Helmuth Von Moltke

PURPOSES OF STUDY
“The study of
of all sound military
conclusions and practice.”
- Alfred Thayer Mahan

PURPOSES OF STUDY
Whoever wishes
(military
history) continuously…
- Frederick the Great

PURPOSES OF STUDY
Its importance to the Command
“Enhance the
of all Airmen.”
- LTGEN ALEN T PAREDES PAF (RET)

PURPOSES OF STUDY
Uses of Military History (AFPR G 111-442 s1973)
• Military
• Professional
• Enhancement of
• activities (e.g.,
News, Radio and TV, public affairs, community
relations, stakeholder engagements, stratcomms, and
)
PURPOSES OF STUDY
Heritage Preservation: A Matter of Command Policy
PURPOSES OF STUDY
Heritage Preservation: A Matter of Command Policy
PURPOSES OF STUDY
PAF Historical System
• Colloquial term common to PAF Historians.
• Used to facilitate discussion in managing and

supervising
• It is both a system and organization composed of five

(5) main elements.
PURPOSES OF STUDY
PAF Historical System
• Five (5) Main Elements: OCHCA
1. The OCHCA
2. PAF Unit History Offices PAF Unit
Heraldry History
3. Policies and Doctrines Board
PAF Offices
4. Plans, Programs and Activities Historical
5. PAF Heraldry Board System
• Collectively functions to administer

Plans, Historical
overall PAF heritage objectives. Programs Policies
and and
Activities Doctrines
THE OFFICE OF THE CHIEF HISTORICAL AND CULTURAL ACTIVITIES,
HEADQUARTERS PHILIPPINE AIR FORCE
Commanding General, PAF
C, OHCA
THE AIR FORCE CHIEF HISTORIAN
LIUTENANT COLONEL HA ZEL C BRACAMONTE PAF (GSC)

Chief, Office of Historical and Cultural Activities and Director, PAF AM
THE OCHCA
ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE
PURPOSES OF STUDY
Staff Historian and Unit History Officer
• AFPR G 111-442 s1973 (Military History - Responsibilities,

Policies and Procedures)
• GHQ, AFP SOP Nr 15 s2021 (Designation and Mandate)
• Air Force Officer Specialty (AFOS) Manual
• Special Duty Identifier (SDI) 0930 - Historical Officer
• Grade Spread: 2LT to COL

PURPOSES OF STUDY
Staff Historian and Unit History Officer
• Staff Historian
• Unit History Officer
• HPAF , PAF Air Commands and Wing Units ,

and Air Groups/Centers down to Squadron Levels .
• Unit Adjutants, Public Affairs/Unit PIOs and Unit 1s/Admins.

INTRO TO PAF HISTORICAL AND
CULTURAL TREASURES
CULTURAL TREASURES
Cultural Heritage
• refers to the “totality of cultural

property
through time and
passed on to posterity”
(Republic Act 10066).
CULTURAL TREASURES
Cultural Heritage (Layman)
CULTURAL TREASURES
Why do we preserve and study our heritage?
1. Understand societal values and traditions of

the military.
2. Provide clear background or evidence-based

information in the study of military history, culture
and heritage.
3. Recreate, correct or rewrite historico-cultural

narratives to accurately depict or portray the military.
CULTURAL TREASURES
TYPES OF CULTURAL HERITAGE
CULTURAL TREASURES
Examples - Tangible and Intangible Military Heritage
TANGIBLE INTANGIBLE
War Arts (Painting/Sculpture) Military Lingo – Oral Tradition
Historical Books/Publications Unit Hymns (e.g., PAF Hymn)
Unit Documents/Records Songs (e.g., Air Force March)
Personal Journals or Diaries Military Drills and Ceremonies
Unit Flags, Colors, Guidons Military Customs/Traditions
Uniforms and Paraphernalia Parade and Review
Aircraft, Munitions and Equipment Rituals (“Pool Dunking” of PAFFS)
Seals, Badges, and Decorations
PAF HISTORICAL AND CULTURAL TREASURES
TANGIBLE HERITAGE - HISTORIC SITES
WW1 Era Military Heritage Sites/Air Facilities (PNG/PAS)
Fort William McKinley Camp Tomas Claudio,

(now Fort Andress Bonifacio) Tambo, Parañaque
TANGIBLE HERITAGE - MONUMENTS
Fallen Airmen Memorial
Foremost PAF Memorial site often graced by Command visitors.

TANGIBLE HERITAGE - HERALDIC INSIGNIAS
Insignias, Vexillaries and Artifacts
INTANGIBLE PAF HERITAGE
Military Customs and Traditions (Examples)
Customs Traditions
Military Honors and Ceremonies (Flag Rites) AFP Traditions of:
Three Volleys Over Grave • Valor
• Duty
Tattoo or TAPS
• Honor
Reveille and other Trumpet/Bugle Calls • Solidarity
The Evening Gun • Loyalty
White Flag of Truce Air Force Day/AFP Day
Wearing of Awards, Decorations and Badges Pool Dunking
RHIP and Place of Honor Fly By and Flower Drop
Military Customs and Traditions
• Customs - are accepted practices realized through continued and

established usage.
• Traditions - are practices; synonimously related with Customs.
• Both are considered part of PAF’s cultural heritage passed from

generation to generation.
PAF Values and Beliefs
• Values - are positive norms or accepted standards that are commonly set
as goals.
Example: The PAF InSTEP Core Values
In - Integrity
S - Service above self
T - Teamwork
E - Excellence
P - Professionalism
• Beliefs - positive or accepted opinions, impressions or ideas.

Military Courtesy
• Military Courtesy - are special acts and cermonial

procedures which are prescribed in official regulations.
• Essential in human relationships and harmonious

associations.
• Manifestation of essential elements of full and proper

appreciation of the rights of others.
Military Courtesy (Examples)
• Military Salute (e.g., Hand, Rifle and Cannon Salute), Uncovering

(indoors), Courtesy Calls, and Ceremonies (e.g., parade and review);
• Correct use of Titles (e.g., ranks, sir, ma’am, sarge, first, master, SM,
and chief);
Military Courtesy (Examples)
• Courtesies to the National Flag (e.g., Flag raising and retreat, Flag at
half-staff, etc.);
• Display and use of the Flag and courtesies in the singing of National
Anthem; and,
• Dipping of Unit Flag or colors, and salute to passing colors.

CULTURAL TREASURES
TYPES OF TANGIBLE
CULTURAL HERITAGE
CULTURAL TREASURES
Examples - Movable and Immovable Heritage
MOVABLE IMMOVABLE
Relics, Artifacts and Mementos Traditional Dwellings (e.g., CG, PAF’s
Quarters)
Memorabilia/Personal Effects Buildings like Churches or Places of
Worship
Photo Gallery/Displays Parade Grounds
Paintings/Artworks Gymnasiums
Medals/Trophies Monuments, Busts and Historical Markers
Historical Records/Documents Parks, Shrines and Memorial Structures
MOVABLE - TANGIBLE PAF HERITAGE
War Art
MOVABLE - TANGIBLE PAF HERITAGE
Historical Records, Relics and Artifacts
IMMOVABLE - PAF HERITAGE STRUCTURE
Built Heritage Structure – HPAF Building
1970’s
1950’s
2000’s
2022
Traditional Dwelling – CG, PAF Quarters, CJVAB
• Preserved for its unique
architecture and cultural
significance.
• Indigenous Filipino
features of post-
contemporary Filipino
architecture.
• Important Cultural
Property
Built Heritage Structure – FAB Aerodrome-Beacon Tower
• Preserved for its
architectural and cultural
significance.
• Function: Also serves as

Water Tower.
• Age: Over 50 years old.
• Important Cultural
Property
PAF Fighter Aircraft
CULTURAL TREASURES
What is Conservation?
• Conservation - shall refer to all the processes and measures of

maintaining the cultural significance of a cultural property, including but
not limited to, preservation, , reconstruction, protection,
adaptative re-use or any combination thereof (RA 10066).
• Restoration – shall refer to the action taken or the technical

intervention to correct deterioration and alteration (HPAF LOI Nr 05
s2017).
END OF
1ST PRESENTATION
5-minute break
HISTORIES OF PAF BASES AND STATIONS
5-minute break
REMEMBERING OUR GALLANT
HEROES AND AIRMEN
“A true hero isn’t measured by the size of his
strength, but by the strength of his heart.”
- Anonymous
• To know the pioneers and unsung heroes
.
• To remember the gallant heroes of the PAF and

as sources of inspiration.
• To recognize past PAF leaders and airmen/women whose exploits

.
• To appreciate history and culture from the

.
“For the coming of the Americans provided the
setting for the birth of aviation in the country.”
- Eldon G. Nemenzo
HEROES AND AIRMEN
Background: American Annexation of the Philippines
• The 3-year Filipino-American War (1898-1901).
• Filipinos slowly embraced the American colonizers and memory of the war.
• Philippine Bill of 1902 (extension of U.S. Bill of Rights to Filipinos).
• Organization of public education, disease control, public works (roads and

bridges), military service (Phil Scouts and Constabulary), and creation of the
Philppine Assembly (1907).
BACKGROUND: ANNEXATION OF THE
PHILIPPINES
End of“ 3-year Creation of Philippine
Start of World War I
Fil-Am War Assembly
1901 1902 1907 1911-1912 1914
First Powered Flight/

Singning of
“” Start of Aviation in the
Philippine Bill 1902 Philippines
BACKGROUND: ANNEXATION OF THE
PHILIPPINES
Philippine Militia Act Reappearance of
Signing of“ Jones Bill
2715 Aeroplanes in PH
1916 1917 17 March 1917 1918 1919
Philippine Legislature
“”
End of World War I
HEROES AND AIRMEN (1919-1920)
DON ALFREDO CARMELO (Pioneer Filipino Civil Aviator)
• Unsung hero of Philippine aviation.
• Joined the Philippine National Guard (PNG)

Aviation Section but fell few inches short from
the required height.
• Enrolled at Curtiss School of Aviation at

Camp Claudio, Tambo, Parañaque, Rizal in
November 1919.
DON ALFREDO CARMELO (Pioneer Filipino Civil Aviator)
• Soloed in a Curtiss HS-1L “Sea Gull”

seaplane on 09 January 1920.
• Also qualified in Curtiss JN-4D “Jenny.”
• Became an avid supporter of Philippine

Aviation.
• Aerobatic pilot in the country after WW2.

“It was the threat of World War I that planted the
seeds for its creation.”
- Eldon G. Nemenzo
LT LEONCIO MALINAO (PNG/PAS)
• Commissioned 3LT in the Signal Corps Aviation

Section, Philippine National Guard (PNG).
• Trained at Fort Mills, Corregidor with volunteers

from the PNG, Philippine Constabulary (PC), and
Philippine Scouts (PS).
• First Filipino military pilot to fly solo in a Curtiss

JN-4D “Jenny” biplane on 26 April 1920.
LT LEONCIO MALINAO (PNG/PAS)
• Belonged to the top six (6) graduate of Curtiss School of Aviation.
• Appointed by the Philippine Militia Commission as pilot of the newly

formed Philippine Air Service along with five (5) others.
LTC JUAN CALVO (PNG/PAS/PAAC)
• Commissioned Officer of the Philippine National
Guard (PNG).
• Pioneer graduate of the Curtiss School of

Aviation and belonged in the top six (6) finisher.
• Became pilot of the Philippine Air Service (PAS)

but resigned.
• Flew with Mariano Ponce for Airmail service in

Cebu but short-lived.
HEROES AND AIRMEN (1930s)
• Became the first Filipino pilot to fly from Cebu
to Manila in a seaplane on 15 July 1931.
• Worked in the aviation school set up by

Col Antonio Arnaiz.
• Know for his daring feat to accomplish the Manila-

Madrid “ARNACAL” Flight of 1936 with Col Arnaiz.
• Commissioned LTC in the Philippine Army Air

Corps by President Manuel Quezon after the
success of the ARNACAL Flight in 1936.
• Moved to Iloilo and flew civilian charter flights with

Jose Tinsay at the Iloilo-Negros Air Express
Corporation (INAEC).
• Died a hero in the underground guerilla

movement in Isabela during WW2 in 1943.
• Posthumously awarded the Distinguished

Conduct Star medal by the AFP after the war.
“It took the ominous rumblings of another world
war to spur the power that be into reactivating the air
defense shield of the country.”
- Eldon G. Nemenzo
HEROES AND AIRMEN (Pre-WW2 Era)
MAJ PORFIRIO ZABLAN (PC/PNG/PAS/PCAC/PAAC)
• Commissioned Officer of the Philippine Constabulary.
• The top aviator graduate of the Curtiss School of

Aviation in 1920.
• Pilot of the Philippine Air Service (PAS) in 1921.
• Helped drew plans for the activation of the

Philippine Constabulary Air Corps (PCAC).
• Died on 17 June 1935.

LTC BASILIO FERNANDO (PC/PNG/PAS/PCAC/PAAC)
• Commissioned Officer of the Philippine Constabulary.
• The top 2 aviator graduate of the Curtiss School of

Aviation.
• Served as pilot with the Philippine Air Service.
• Helped organize the Philippine Constabulary Air Corps

(later Army Air Corps).
• Commanded the PAAC Tactical Company in

1935.
• First Filipino Commanding Officer of the PAAC.
• First Filipino Director of the Bureau of

Aeronautics (forerunner of today’s CAAP) in 1939.
• Led the airport development program in the

country as Head, Bureau of Aeronautics (now
CAAP).
• Paved way for the escape of President Manuel

Quezon to Australia in an aerial reconnaissance
mission.
• Served in guerilla outfits in Batangas in WW2.
• Died in the U.S. on 21 January 1946 during a

Training Mission.
HEROES AND AIRMEN (WW2)
CPT ISIDRO J PAREDES (former PAAC)
• Pioneer pilot of the PAAC.
• Served with the Canadian and

British Air Forces in World War 2.
• Killed in Flight Action.
• First Filipino aviator casualty of

WW2 (overseas).
LT CESAR BASA PAAC
• Member of PAAC Aviation Cadet

Class 40.
• 6th Pursuit Squadron
• Died in a dogfight against

Japanese zeroes at Batangas Field on
12 December 1941.
LT JOSE P GOZAR PAAC
• PA A C F l y i n g S c h o o l Av i a t i o n
Cadet Class 39.
• F o u g h t a l o n g s i d e
C P T V I L L A M O R ’s 6 t h P u r s u i t
Squadron and DCS Awardee (post-
humous).
• D i e d i n Wo r l d Wa r 2 w h i l e
evading Japanese capture.
COL JESUS A VILLAMOR (PAAC/PAF/USAAC)
• Trained in U.S. Flying Schools and belongs to PAAC

Class 37.
• Commander of the 6th Pursuit Squadron.
• Fought in aerial dogfights against Japanese

invaders on 10 and 12 December 1941.
• Flew a photographic mission over Ternate,

Cavite to pin point Japanese offensives.
COL JESUS A VILLAMOR (PAAC/PAF/USAAC)
• Medal for Valor Awardee (AIB-Intel) and awarded

twice the Distinguished Conduct Star for two (2)
aerial combats.
• Appointed as Nichols Field Administrator and

gave the biggest area of Nichols (now Villamor) to PAF.
• Died in 1971 and interned at the LNMB, Ft Bonifacio.

COL GODOFREDO JULIANO PAF
• Pioneer pilot of the Philippine Army Air Corps

(PAAC).
• Assigned with the 6 th Pursuit Squadron, under

Cpt Jesus Villamor.
• Fought against the Japanese invading air forces

in aerial dogfights during WW2.
• Joined the Allied Intelligence Bureau.

“The painful lessons of the war spurred the
rebuilding efforts of the post-liberation period.”
- Eldon G. Nemenzo
HEROES AND AIRMEN (Post-WW2)
COL EDWIN B ANDREWS (PAAC/PAF)
• Member of PAAC Flying School Class 37 (Pioneer

Class).
• First Filipino Post-WW2 Air Chief of the PAAC.
• One of the forefathers of the PAF.
• Died in a plane crash in Mindanao on 18 May

1947.
HEROES AND AIRMEN (1950s Campaign)
LT RESTITUTO B PARAÑAL PAF
• Native of Nabua, Camarines Sur
• PAFFS Aviation Cadet Class 53-B
• Assigned to the 8th Fighter Squadron.
• Fought against moro rebels in Mindanao

and died thereat in 1955.
HEROES AND AIRMEN (1950s Jet Age)
COL GODOFREDO JULIANO PAF
• Commanded the 1st Fighter
Squadron and trained the
roster of post-WW2 PAF fighter
pilots of the 5th Fighter Wing.
• One of the first Filipino Jet

Pilots at the advent of the PAF
jet age.
• Commanded the 5th Fighter

Wing before retirement.
HEROES AND AIRMEN (1957)
BGEN BENITO N EBUEN AFP
• The 3rd Commanding General, PAF.
• Member of PAAC Flying School Clas 38-B
• Led the Mactan International Airport

Development Project.
• Died with President Ramon Magsaysay

at Mt Manungal, Balamban, Cebu on
17 March 1957.
HEROES AND AIRMEN (1950s-60s)
BGEN ISIDRO AGUNOD AFP
• PAFFS Aviation Cadet Class 52-B and fighter pilot
• Pioneer of the 1953 Blue Diamonds and first PAF

Fighter Weapons Team (1959).
• Foreign combat engagements
• Commandant of AFPCGSC where he taught even

after his retirement to Senior Officers in Command
level courses.
1LT RAYMOND C ELUM PAF
• PAFFS Aviation Cadet Class 70-A
• Fought against MNLFs in Bayug, Jolo.
• KIA on 15 January 1974.
• Gold Cross Medal awardee.
• Honored in the naming of PAF Radar/Air Station at

Hill 900, Zamboanga.
COL ERNESTO P RAVINA PAF
• Member of PAFFS Class 56-B.
• Led the Sulu Air Task Group (SATaG) against

attacking MNLFs in Jolo on 07-10 February 1974.
• Distinguished Conduct Star medal awardee.
• Retired Colonel and died of natural cause in 1990s.

LTC ANTONIO BAUTISTA PAF
• Member of PAFFS Aviation Cadet Class 58.
• Led the 9th Tactical Fighter Squadron against

MNLFs in Parang, Jolo on 11 March 1974.
• Captured and died in the hands of rebels.
• Killed-in-Action.

MGEN JOSE L RANCUDO AFP
• PAAC Flying Scool Class 42-B.
• Fought in WW2 (Aguila Guerilla Unit) and communist and

moro rebellions in 1950’s.
• Led the PAF in numerous counter-insurgency missions

against the NPAs and MNLFs (1970s).
• Father of PAF Self-Reliance Development Program.
• Became the and to

strengthen claim in Spratly’s.
HEROES AND AIRMEN (1987 Coup Attempts)
LTGEN LOVEN C ABADIA AFP
• in
1986.
• Led the 205th against a coup on 27 January 1987.
• Led the 205th against a coup on 27 August 1987.
• Became in 1991.
HEROES AND AIRMEN (Dec 1989 Coup)
MAJ DANILO ATIENZA PAF
• Member of PAFFS Aviation Cadet Class 74.
• L e d t h e 6 t h Ta c t i c a l F i g h t e r S q u a d r o n
against RAM-SFP (December 1989 Coup).
• Died after bombing Sangley Pt. Fuel Depot

controlled by rebel soldiers.
• Medal for Valor awardee.

PIONEER FEMALE PILOTS
• Pioneering Female Pilots of the 90s.
• Left photo: BGEN MAXIMA

OXIMOSO-IGNACIO PAF (Deceased).
• Right photo: BGEN SHARON G

GERNALE PAF (Retired)
PIONEER JET PILOTS (4TH GEN FIGHTERS)
• Pioneering FA-50PH LIFT Pilots of the

5FW.
• Engaged during the 2017 Marawi

Siege.
Left to Right: MAJ RYAN SEGUIN PAF,

MAJ ROLANDO CONRAD PEÑA PAF,
and MAJ MEYNARD MARIANO PAF.
END OF
LAST PRESENTATION
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SUMMARY AND LESSONS-LEARNED
• Provided everyone the fundamental
.
• as effective leaders and

critical thinkers, managers and team players, and administrators and
excellent communicators.
• Fostered
.
Let Us Review
Let Us Review
• Presented brief and Air Stations.
SUMMARY AND
LESSONS-LEARNED
•
, as well as
past
whose exploits helped
shape the PAF today.
•
and the
, as inherent values in
personal and professional growth of all PAF Officers
• Co-celebrated and with

PAFOS and BAFOC Class 2022-B.
END OF
PRESENTATION
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AIRCRAFT HISTORY
Holy Cross College
Affiliated with 237th DMST
11 February 2023
Scope of Presentation
• History of Aircraft
• What is an Aircraft?
• How does Airplane Fly?
• Parts of Airplane and it’s functions
• Flight Controls
• Cockpit
References
➢FAA-H-8083-31
(Aviation Maintenance General Hand Book)
➢ Wikipedia
➢ Google
History
▪ December 17, 1903, Wilbur and Orville Wright made four brief flights at Kitty
Hawk with their first powered aircraft. The Wright brothers had invented the
first successful airplane.
▪ Charles Edward Taylor was an American inventor, mechanic and machinist.

He built the first aircraft engine used by the Wright brothers in the Wright
Flyer, and was a vital contributor of mechanical skills in the building and
maintaining of early Wright engines and airplanes.
▪ On September 14, 1939, the VS-300, the world’s first practical helicopter, took
flight at Stratford, Connecticut. Designed by Igor Sikorsky.
What is an Aircraft
▪An aircraft is a vehicle that is able to fly by

gaining support from the air. ... Common
examples of aircraft include airplanes,
helicopters, airships, gliders, paramotors, hot
air balloons and UAVs.
UAVs
Hermes 900
How does Airplane Fly
Parts of Airplane
•Fuselage
•Wings
•Empennage
•Landing Gear
•Powerplant
Fuselage
•Houses
•Cockpit
•Seats
•Cargo
•Attachment
Points
Type of Wings and Control
• 2 Types of wings
* Monoplane
* Biplane
• 4 Types of Control
• Flaps
• Lift and Drag
• Ailerons
• Roll
• Spoiler
• Air Brake
Pylons
• Slats
• Drag
Empennage
•Tail Section
•Vertical Stabilizer
•Rudder
•Horizontal Stabilizer
•Elevator
•Trim tabs
Landing Gear
• Supports aircraft on ground

• Absorbs landing load
• Struts
• Tail Wheel (Conventional)
and Tricycle
2 types of Gear
Fixed Gear
Retractable Gear
Aircraft Flight Control
Primary Flight Controls

•Aileron
• Elevator
• Rudder
Secondary Flight Controls
• Flaps
• Trim Tabs
Aircraft Control
• Roll Control
- Movement about Longitudinal Axis
- Controlled by Ailerons
Aircraft Control
• Pitch Control
- Movement about Lateral Axis
- Controlled by Elevator
Aircraft Control
• Yaw Control
- Movement about Vertical Axis
- Controlled by Rudder
Flaps
Trim Tabs
Cockpit Familiarization
Glass Cockpit
END OF
PRESENTATION
AIRCRAFT RECOGNITION
AND IDENTIFICATION
Desired Learning Objective
The students will be able to recognize

and identify aircraft of Philippine Air
Force.
The students will know the basic

specifications of PAF Aircrafts
OVERVIEW
 Combat Aircraft
 Helicopters
 Trainer Aircraft
 Cargo Aircraft
COMBAT AIRCRAFT
FA - 50
COMBAT AIRCRAFT
FA - 50
UNIT ASSIGNMENT: 5TH FW
ROLE: LIGHT COMBAT AIRCRAFT
CREW: 2
MAXIMUM SPEED: MACH 1.5
ARMAMENTS:
GUNS
ROCKETS
MISSILLES (AIR TO AIR, AIR TO GROUND, ANTI SHIP)
BOMBS
FIGHTER AIRCRAFT
F-16
CARGO AIRCRAFT
F-16
UNIT ASSIGNMENT: ---
ROLE: MULTIROLE FIGHTER AIRCRAFT
CREW: ONE (A/C/E MODEL) / TWO (B/D/F MODEL)
SPEED: MACH 2
ARMAMENT:
GUNS
MISSILES
BOMBS
FIGHTER AIRCRAFT
JAS 39 GRIPEN
FIGHTER AIRCRAFT
JAS 39 GRIPEN
UNIT ASSIGNMENT: ---
ROLE: MULTIROLE FIGHTER AIRCRAFT
CREW: 1 JAS 39E / 2 JAS 39F
SPEED: MACH 2
ARMAMENT:
GUNS
MISSILES
BOMBS
COMBAT AIRCRAFT
OV-10 Bronco
COMBAT AIRCRAFT
OV-10 Bronco
UNIT ASSIGNMENT: 15TH SW
ROLE: LIGHT ATTACK AIRCRAFT
CREW: 2
MAXIMUM SPEED: 250 KM
ARMAMENTS:
GUNS
ROCKETS
MISSILES
BOMBS
COMBAT AIRCRAFT
A-29 Super Tucano

COMBAT AIRCRAFT
A-29 Super Tucano
ROLE: ATTACK AND COUNTER-INSURGENCY AIRCRAFT
CREW: 2
MAXIMUM SPEED: 590 KM/H (370 MPH, 320 KN)
ARMAMENTS:
GUNS
ROCKETS
MISSILES
BOMBS
HELICOPTERS
UH-1H HUEY
HELICOPTERS
UH-1H HUEY
UNIT ASSIGNMENT: DECOMMISSIONED
ROLE: UTILITY HELICOPTER
CREW: 4
MAXIMUM SPEED: 127 MPH (204 KM/H, 110 KN)
Max takeoff weight: 9,500 lb (4,309 kg)
ARMAMENTS:
7.62 MM MACHINE GUNS

2.75 IN (70 MM) ROCKET PODS
HELICOPTERS
BELL 412
HELICOPTERS
BELL 412
UNIT ASSIGNMENT: 205TH THW
CREW: 4
CAPACITY: UP TO 13 PASSENGERS, MAXIMUM EXTERNAL LOAD OF

ALMOST 6,614 LB (3,000 KG)
MAXIMUM SPEED: 140 KN (160 MPH, 260 KM/H)
MAX TAKEOFF WEIGHT: 11,900 LB (5,398 KG)
ARMAMENTS:

HELICOPTERS
PZL W-3 SOKÓŁ

HELICOPTERS
PZL W-3 SOKÓŁ
UNIT ASSIGNMENT: 505TH SAR
CREW: 4
CAPACITY: 12 PASSENGERS OR FOUR STRETCHER CASES AND ONE

ATTENDANT / 2,100 KG (4,630 LB) PAYLOAD
NEVER EXCEED SPEED: 140 KN (160 MPH, 260 KM/H)
MAX TAKEOFF WEIGHT: 6,400 KG (14,110 LB)
ARMAMENTS:

HELICOPTERS
UH-60 Black Hawk

HELICOPTERS
S-70i Black Hawk

HELICOPTERS
S-70i BLACK HAWK
UNIT ASSIGNMENT: 205TH THW
CREW: 4
CAPACITY: UP TO 13 PASSENGERS, MAXIMUM EXTERNAL LOAD OF ALMOST

6,614 LB (3,000 KG)
ARMAMENTS:
MACHINE GUNS MISSILES

ROCKETS BOMBS
HELICOPTERS
S76 SIKORSKY
HELICOPTERS
S76 SIKORSKY
ROLE: AIR AMBULANCE
CREW: 2
CAPACITY: 13 PASSENGERS
MAXIMUM SPEED: 155 KN (178 MPH, 287 KM/H) AT MAXIMUM TAKEOFF

WEIGHT AT SEA LEVEL IN STANDARD ATMOSPHERIC CONDITIONS
CRUISE SPEED: 155 KN (178 MPH, 287 KM/H) MAXIMUM CRUISE SPEED IS
THE SAME AS MAXIMUM SPEED
GROSS WEIGHT: 11,700 LB (5,306 KG)

HELICOPTERS
MD - 520MG
HELICOPTERS
MD - 520MG
ROLE: LIGHT MULTI ROLE
CREW: 2
MAXIMUM SPEED: 132 KN (152 MPH, 244 KM/H) AT 1,000 FT (305 M)
CRUISE SPEED: 117 KN (135 MPH, 217 KM/H) AT SEA LEVEL
MAX TAKEOFF WEIGHT: 2,550 LB (1,157 KG) NORMAL MTOW 3,000 LB (1,361
KG) OVERLOAD MTOW
ARMAMENT:
•FOUR ANTI-TANK MISSILES

•TWO 7.62MM GENERAL ELECTRIC M134 MINIGUNS
•FOUR GENERAL DYNAMICS STINGER AIR-TO-AIR MISSILE
•MK 44 OR MK 46 LIGHTWEIGHT TORPEDOES (ASW VERSION)
•TWO SEVEN-SHOT ROCKET PODS
HELICOPTERS
AUGUSTA WESTLAND AW - 109

HELICOPTERS
AUGUSTA WESTLAND AW - 109

ROLE: SAR/UTILITY/ATTACK HELICOPTER
CREW: 2
CRUISE SPEED: 285 KM/H (177 MPH, 154 KN)

HELICOPTERS
AH-1 HUEYCOBRA / COBRA

HELICOPTERS
AH-1 HUEYCOBRA / COBRA
UNIT ASSIGNEMENT: 15TH SW
ROLE: ATTACK HELICOPTER
CREW: 2
ARMAMENT
•2 × 7.62 MM (0.308 IN) MULTI-BARREL MINIGUNS
• 2 × M129 40 MM GRENADE LAUNCHERS,
•2.75 IN (70 MM) ROCKETS
•M18 7.62 MM MINIGUN POD
•XM35 ARMAMENT SUBSYSTEM
•XM195 20 MM
HELICOPTERS
T129 ATAK
HELICOPTERS
T129 ATAK
ROLE: ATTACK HELICOPTER
CREW: 2
ARMAMENT:
•GUNS: 1× M197 20X102 MM (0.787 IN) THREE-BARREL ROTARY

CANNON (500 ROUNDS)
HELICOPTERS
ROCKETS: MAXIMUM 4 PODS WITH

• 76 (19×4) / 48 (12×4): 70 MM (2.75 IN) UNGUIDED ROCKETS
MISSILES:
• 8 ANTI-TANK GUIDED MISSILES.

• 16 (4×4) CIRIT: 70 MM GUIDED MISSILE
• 8 (2×4) AIR-TO-AIR MISSILE
TRAINER AIRCRAFT
AS-211
TRAINER AIRCRAFT
AS-211
UNIT ASSIGNMENT: 5TH FW
ROLE: JET TRAINER/LIGHT ATTACK AIRCRAFT
CREW: 2
MAXIMUM SPEED: 0.8 MACH
ARMAMENT:
•GUNS: GUN PODS

•ROCKETS: ROCKET LAUNCHERS
•BOMBS: UNGUIDED BOMBS
TRAINER AIRCRAFT
SIAI MARCHETTI S-260

TRAINER AIRCRAFT

TRAINER AIRCRAFT
ROLE: JET TRAINER/LIGHT ATTACK AIRCRAFT
CREW: 2
MAXIMUM SPEED: 0.8 MACH
ARMAMENT:
•GUNS: GUN PODS

•ROCKETS: ROCKET LAUNCHERS
•BOMBS: UNGUIDED BOMBS
CARGO AIRCRAFT
C-130
CARGO AIRCRAFT
C-130
UNIT ASSIGNMENT: 220th AW
ROLE: MILITARY TRANSPORT AIRCRAFT
CREW: 5 (2 PILOTS, CSO/NAVIGATOR, FLIGHT

ENGINEER AND LOADMASTER)
CAPACITY: 42,000 LB (19,000 KG) PAYLOAD

• 92 PASSENGERS
• 64 AIRBORNE TROOPS
• 74 LITTER PATIENTS WITH 5 MEDICAL CREW
• 6 PALLETS OR
• 2–3 HUMVEES
• 2 M113 ARMORED PERSONNEL CARRIERS
• 1 CAESAR SELF-PROPELLED HOWITZER
CHECK ON LEARNING
THANK YOU AND GOOD DAY!

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HISTORICAL LECTURES

FOR BAFOC CL 2022-D

• Assigned at OCHCA since 2005, and

• Research Interests: military history,

• SPECIFIC LEARNING OBJECTIVES

• INTRO TO PAF HISTORICAL AND CULTURAL TREASURES

• HISTORIES OF PAF BASES AND STATIONS

• REMEMBERING OUR GALLANT HEROES AND AIRMEN

• SUMMARY AND LESSONS LEARNED

• AFPR G 111-442 s1973 w/ subject:

• PAF Officer’s Guide Handbook c2010

• HPAF LOI Nr 05 s2017 w/ subject:

• HPAF SOP Nr 07 s2022 w/ subject:

• Historical and Cultural Lectures (Rino A. Francisco

• To foster awareness and appreciation for PAF’s tangible and

• To Major PAF Bases and Air Stations.

• To co-celebrate and observe the Museums and Galleries Month 2022

• is a non-profit making permanent

• a building used for the

(PAF and AFP Dictionaries).

• It is said that HISTORY is the heart and soul

• Thus, learning one’s history basically gives

“…In order for a man

- US Gen George Patton

“[History is] the

- Helmuth Von Moltke

- Alfred Thayer Mahan

- Frederick the Great

- LTGEN ALEN T PAREDES PAF (RET)

• Colloquial term common to PAF Historians.

• Used to facilitate discussion in managing and

• It is both a system and organization composed of five

• Five (5) Main Elements: OCHCA

• Collectively functions to administer

Commanding General, PAF

LIUTENANT COLONEL HA ZEL C BRACAMONTE PAF (GSC)

• AFPR G 111-442 s1973 (Military History - Responsibilities,

• GHQ, AFP SOP Nr 15 s2021 (Designation and Mandate)

• Air Force Officer Specialty (AFOS) Manual

• Special Duty Identifier (SDI) 0930 - Historical Officer

• Grade Spread: 2LT to COL

• Unit History Officer

• HPAF , PAF Air Commands and Wing Units ,

• Unit Adjutants, Public Affairs/Unit PIOs and Unit 1s/Admins.

• refers to the “totality of cultural

1. Understand societal values and traditions of

2. Provide clear background or evidence-based

3. Recreate, correct or rewrite historico-cultural

Fort William McKinley Camp Tomas Claudio,

Foremost PAF Memorial site often graced by Command visitors.

• Customs - are accepted practices realized through continued and

• Traditions - are practices; synonimously related with Customs.

• Both are considered part of PAF’s cultural heritage passed from

• Beliefs - positive or accepted opinions, impressions or ideas.

• Military Courtesy - are special acts and cermonial

• Essential in human relationships and harmonious

• Manifestation of essential elements of full and proper

• Military Salute (e.g., Hand, Rifle and Cannon Salute), Uncovering

• Dipping of Unit Flag or colors, and salute to passing colors.

• Function: Also serves as

• Age: Over 50 years old.

• Conservation - shall refer to all the processes and measures of