Last month, there was just a crash and the Taiwan Air Force F-5 fighter went around again.

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The Taiwan Air Force F-5E fighter was in an accident last month, and the pilot Zhu Guanzhen crashed and died. Taiwan’s "Air Force Command" ordered the F-5 series fighters at Taitung Zhihang Base to be grounded for inspection. After 16 days of inspection, two F-5 fighters went around yesterday, and one of them was flown together by "Air Force Commander" General Xiong Houji. Xiong Houji claimed, "I believe that the F-5 is safe and capable of flying. I am willing to take the lead in flying together." Many Taiwanese military fans also shouted with excitement, "The familiar figure is back."

Last month, there was just a crash and the Taiwan Air Force F-5 fighter went around again. - DayDayNews

October 29, Taiwan Air Force An F-5E fighter at the "Zhihang Base" crashed into the sea due to a failure on the right side of the engine. A total of 46 F-5E/F fighters from one wing and three squadrons at the base were suspended for training and all were grounded for special inspection by Tianan, Taiwan The eastern air defense is carried out by Tainan IDF "Jingguo" and Hualien F-16. After 16 days of special inspections, the

F-5 series of fighters went around in the first batch yesterday. The defense agency of the Taiwan authorities stated that after the incident, all officers and soldiers of the Air Force Taitung Base dedicated themselves to special inspections. The technicians focused on performing various inspections such as the engine system, escape system, fuel system, and rust (corrosion) protection. The first batch of test flights yesterday took place after the INESA test and the runway test.

Xiong Houji claimed that the F-5 function to defend the "airspace" of the Taiwan Strait for more than 35 years is not accidental, and is the result of the joint efforts of all air and ground service officers.

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