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Reporters Wang Haoyuan, Yan Minxiang / Taitung Report 【Posted on 10/30 11:29 AM | 13:24 Update: New audio and video】
An F-5E fighter from the Seventh Air Force Wing underwent training in Taitung yesterday (29). At 7 a.m. due to an engine failure, 29-year-old driving captain Zhu Guanluo parachuted to escape and was still pronounced dead after being sent to hospital. Zhu Guanluo’s body was taken to the Taitung Funeral Home. The Minister of National Defense, Yan Defa, also went to the mourning hall to visit and sympathize with his family on the morning of the 30th. He drowned in tears several times and said: “Guanluo dedicated his life to the country and the people … The last time I saw him, he was very sad. As his song said, he spent his life protecting the homeland Qingtian and Bairi. The minister wants to tell him that he did it! “He also promised to investigate the facts clearly.
▲ Defense Minister Yan Defa went to the mourning hall to offer his condolences to Zhu Guanluo’s family. (Photo by Wang Haoyuan)
Yan Defa went to Taitung Funeral Home to pray for Zhu Guanluo. Zhu Guanluo’s mother yelled at Yan De, “It is too difficult to be a pilot’s wife,” and he also comforted them one by one. Yan Defa said in an interview that he wanted to sacrifice himself for the country and died heroically. Expressing deep sadness and perseverance, the country has lost a very good driver.
▲ National Defense Minister Yan Defa went to the mourning hall to offer his condolences to Zhu Guanluo’s family. (Photo by Wang Haoyuan)
Yan Defa emphasized: “I just saw Zhu Guanluo at the Military Day Convention on September 3 last month. He also sang his own song that day. He is a very enthusiastic and active soldier, but I did not expect that day to be his last. time I saw him. Very sad, as his song said, he used everything in his life to protect the homeland from the blue sky and the sun. The minister must tell Guanluo that he did it! ” In the end, Yan Defa also pointed out that All the national soldiers sacrificed themselves and dedicated themselves to protecting the homeland. I believe that everyone can see the efforts made. I hope the Chinese people can support and appreciate the national army. We will redouble our efforts.
▲ National Defense Minister Yan De said weakly: “Guanluo dedicated his life to the country and the people to protect his homeland. I want to tell Guanluo that he did it!” (Photo by reporter Wang Haoyuan)
Regarding the obsolescence of the F-5E fighter jets, the Air Force Command of the Department of Defense stated that the current average flight hours of the Air Force F5 jets is 7,825 hours, which does not exceed the original US specifications. Check to ensure smooth execution of various flight training tasks According to research, there are still 26 countries in the world in normal use, and there are no old problems. This time, prominent colleague Zhu Guanluo died on duty and caused his family immense pain. The Air Force deeply regrets and is reluctant to give up. It calls on all walks of life to continue to support the Air Force’s intensive training and defend the airspace.