Sayings: On November 8, the second batch of 3 F-16V Block 70 fighter jets purchased by Taiwan from the U.S. arrived at the Zhihang Air Base in Taitung, with the first female F-16 pilot, Chiang Hui-yu, flying the aircraft back to Taiwan. The new jets will be handed over to the 7th Tactical Fighter Wing to strengthen air defense in the east.

On November 8, the second batch of 3 F-16V Block 70 fighter jets purchased by Taiwan from the U.S. arrived at the Zhihang Air Base in Taitung, with the first female F-16 pilot, Chiang Hui-yu, flying the aircraft back to Taiwan. The new jets will be handed over to the 7th Tactical Fighter Wing to strengthen air defense in the east.[Taiwan Politics][US Arms Sales to Taiwan][Taitung]

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Taiwan Receives Second Batch of 3 US-made F-16V Fighters, to be Deployed in Taitung to Strengthen Eastern Air Defense

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