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Cagayan mourns PAF pilot in midair collision tragedy
The provincial government of Cagayan has paid tribute to 1st Lt. Angeleo Adrian Peñaflor, a native of Iguig, who was among four Philippine Air Force personnel killed in a collision between two SF-260 trainer aircraft in Batangas.
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Governor Edgar 'Egay' Aglipay led the Cagayan provincial government in expressing condolences to the family of the slain officer following the fatal incident involving the training aircraft.
Peñaflor, who hailed from the Cagayan town of Iguig, was among the four PAF personnel who lost their lives when the two SF-260 trainer jets collided in midair over Batangas province. The accident marked a significant loss for the Philippine Air Force and the local community.
The provincial government's gesture of mourning underscores the impact of the tragedy on the Cagayan region, with local officials extending their sympathies to the bereaved family during this difficult period.
The Philippine Air Force has not released additional details regarding the circumstances of the collision or ongoing investigations into the incident.