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Home Security NAF Exhibits 23 Aircraft for Acrobatic Display at Independence Day
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NAF Exhibits 23 Aircraft for Acrobatic Display at Independence Day

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October 1, 2018
NAF Air Display
NAF Air Display

President Buhari and Service Chief at Independence Day Celebration
President Buhari and Service Chief at Independence Day Celebration

NAF Exhibits 23 Aircraft for Acrobatic Display at

NAF Helicopter on Air Display
NAF Helicopter on Air Display

Independence Day

In a daring and fearless move, well-trained fighter pilots of the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) mounted 23 aircraft and participated actively at the 58th Independence Day Celebration in Abuja, despite losing one of their colleague in rehearsal air crash few days ago.

PRNigeria gathered that the 23 aircraft that participated in the aerial show by the Nigerian Air Force at the ceremony included Helicopters, Fighter Jets, C-130, Heavy Airlift, Medium and light airlift aircraft.

Recalled that while training for the aerial show, two jets crash last Friday, which claimed the life of Squadron Leader Bello Baba-Ari and leaving two wounded survivors.

The pilots who participated at the Independence Celebration today were mostly young and middle-cadre officers under the command of a top-ranking air force officer. They exhibited great aerobatics display to the admiration of President Muhammad Buhari and top public functionaries who witnessed the occasion at the Eagle’s Square Abuja.

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NAF Light Aircraft Display
NAF Light Aircraft Display

PRNigeria observed an emotional moment after the aerial parade and successfully landing in the airport, when some of the young pilots emerged from their aircaft and embraced themselves with tears as they prayed for their lost colleague and survivors.

The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has boosted its air fleet with 49 fighter planes and attack helicopters in the last three years. It also reactivated 15 helicopters and trained over 90 pilots.

Baba-Ari
Baba-Ari

Early in the day, President Muhammadu Buhari took the salute at the Eagle Square, Abuja, as military and para-military organisations held a colourful parade in commemoration of Nigeria’s 58th Independence.

The event was the first full-fledged Independence Day parade since the celebration was marred by an explosion, which occurred near Eagle Square on Oct. 1, 2010.

Shortly after arrival at the square, the president, who was the Special Guest of Honour, mounted the parade car and inspected the Guards.

Ceremonially dressed men drawn from, the Nigerian Army, Nigerian Navy, Nigerian Air Force, Nigeria Police, Nigerian Customs Service, Nigerian Prisons Service and Nigerian Immigration Service filed out.

Also in the parade were men of the Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Nigerian Fire Service, National Youth Service Scheme (NYSC) and the Nigerian Legion.

After the inspection of Guards, Buhari took the presidential salute.

The parade, commanded by Lt.-Col. Muktar Dauda, then commenced the match past, which broke from slow to quick march in synchronised format attracting applause from the spectators.

After the match past, there was a display of equipment by the Army, Navy, Police and Air Force, which was followed by firing of volleys and 21-Gun Salute.

Soon afterwards, the President received three hearty cheers and granted permission to the parade commander to march off the parade.

The Vice President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, service chiefs, Chief Justice of the Federation, Secretary to the Government of the Federation, members of the Federal Executive Council and captains of industry graced the event.

Notable absentees at the celebration were the duo of Senate President, Bukola Saraki and Speaker, House of Representatives, Yakubu Dogara.

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