Air force holds F-16V jets drillREADINESS EXERCISE: The scrambling of aircraft to see off China’s air force gives real-life experience to fighter pilots in terms of observing Chinese tactics up closeBy Yi-Chin Lee and Ann Wang / Reuters, CHIAYI COUNTYThe air force showcased its ability to rapidly replenish and get back into the air its most advanced F-16 jets in a readiness drill yesterday, designed to demonstrate combat-oriented training. The air force scrambles on an almost daily basis to monitor and warn off Chinese aircraft that routinely fly around the nation. Pilot Shih Shun-de (施順德) said it was important to let people know just how fast the air force can react. “The scramble drill lets the public see the results of the air force’s realistic, combat-oriented training,” Shih said. The repeated scrambling of aircraft to see off China’s air force also gives real-life experience to fighter pilots in terms of observing China’s air force and tactics up close.
