A three-plane formation of FA-50 fighter jets
flies on patrol near the Olympic Stadium in PyeongChang on Jan. 1, 2018.
(Yonhap)
2018/01/01 10:40
SEOUL, Jan. 1 (Yonhap) -- A formation of three fighter
jets flew on patrol over the Korean Peninsula as part of a New Year's Day
celebration and to highlight the country's aspirations for a successful
PyeongChang Winter Olympic Games slated for next month, the Air Force said
Monday.
The FA-50 light attack fighters from the 8th Combat Air
Wing based in Wonju, Gangwon Province, made a flight, it said. PyeongChang is
also situated in the same province.
The Air Force said it has bolstered readiness as part of
efforts to ensure safety and security ahead of the start of the global sporting
event. The first mega winter sports event in South Korea will be held from Feb.
9 to 25 under the slogan "Passion. Connected."
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Original post: yonhapnews.co.kr
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