After more than a decade, Argentina once again operates supersonic fighter jets

SDT UK

Six F-16 aircraft landed in the country this Saturday amid a major national celebration and strong public turnout in Buenos Aires.  Argentina experienced a historic moment this Saturday with the arrival of the first six F-16 Fighting Falcon fighter jets acquired from Denmark, restoring the country’s supersonic combat aviation capability after more than ten years.  The confirmation was given by the Argentine Air Force itself, which posted: “Mission accomplished: the F-16s have landed on Argentine soil.” Before touching down at Área Material Río IV, the aircraft performed a formation flyover across Buenos Aires, moving thousands of people who watched the low-altitude pass.  Source and images: X @luispetri | @OPRArgentina | carroemotos

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00:00It is an honor to present these F-16 aircraft, which for us are a great step forward in this

00:18way of grandeza. These aircraft are a symbol of Argentina that we are building.

00:23These F-16 are the new custodians of the Argentine space space.

00:30I am glad to say to all the Argentines that today is a historic day for the country.

00:34The previous governments had left us in defense.

00:37Our government, in turn, has decided to rectify decades of destrato to our beloved Armada forces.

00:43Today we are going to put the role of the defense of the Patria in the place that we deserve.

00:48More than ever, we can say that the forces of the heaven are supporting us.

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