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(Photo courtesy of BRP Antonio Luna Facebook page) MANILA - The Philippine Navy (PN)'s Anti-Submarine Helicopter Squadron 42 conducted a series of lectures connections in connection with shipboard helicopter operations for the crew of missile frigate BRP Antonio Luna (FF-151) to ensure the seamless integration of the two units in anti-submarine warfare (ASW) operations. "As part of the integration process of AgustaWestland AW-159 'Wildcat' to Jose Rizal class frigates, rotary pilots and aircrew under Anti-Submarine Helicopter Squadron 42 of the Naval Air Wing conducted a series of lectures in connection with shipboard helicopter operations last 31 January 2023 aboard BRP Antonio Luna," the ship said in a Facebook post on Monday. Lecturers also stressed that the ship's flight operation facilities must be certified before undertaking helicopter operations. They also added that flight quarters and aircrew personnel must be qualified and proficient in the procedur

Jose rizalAntonio lunaPhilippine navy pn antiPhilippine navyAnti submarine helicopter squadronNaval air wingPhilippine fleetJose rizal classHoto courtesy of brp antonio luna facebook page manila the philippine navy pn 39s anti submarine helicopter squadron 42 conducteda series lectures connections in connection with shipboard operations for crew missile frigate ff 151 to ensure seamless integration two units warfare asw quot as part process agustawestland aw 159 39 wildcat jose rizal class frigatesOtary pilots and aircrew under anti submarine helicopter squadron 42 of the naval air wing conducteda series lectures in connection with shipboard operations last 31 january 2023 aboard brp antonio lunaUot the ship said ina facebook post on monday lecturers also stressed that 39s flight operation facilities must be certified before undertaking helicopter operations they added quarters and aircrew personnel qualified proficient in procedures for safe aside from crew of brp antonio lunaErsonnel from sister ship brp jose rizal ff 150 and conrado yap ps 39 were also in attendance as part of their education pertaining to flight operation activities quot for both the air surface assets philippine fleetHis training workshop is crucial to puta common understanding of the necessary planning and coordination anti surface submarine warfare operations that will further improve detection engagement capabilities both unitsUot brp antonio luna 39s post said also in attendance are the crew from jose rizal ff 150 and conrado yap ps 39 who devoted their time to gain new knowledge pertaining flight operation activities pn two aw 159 anti submarine helicopters were delivered on may 7Nd commissioned on june 17 of the same year aircraft were acquired for php5 4 billion including its munitionMission essential equipment