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Military honors 4 airmen in Basilan helicopter crash

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<div class="embed-wrap"><figure data-feedback="fb:likes,fb:comments"><img src="https://sa.kapamilya.com/absnews/abscbnnews/media/2020/news/09/17/basilan-helicopter-crash.jpg"/><figcaption>Courtesy of Philippine Air Force</figcaption></figure></div>MANILA - The Philippine Air Force (PAF) on Thursday held military honors to 4 airmen who died after a military helicopter they were in for a medevac mission crashed in Basilan.Air Force personnel received the flag-draped coffins of the 3 soldiers at Fernando Air Base in Batangas and Clark Air Base in Pampanga, respectively.Meanwhile, the remains of a fourth soldier was turned over to his family in Zamboanga City.Selected unit commanders and senior officers rendered arrival honors, in which they gave their final salute to the comrades.&quot;In honor of their service to the country, the PAF assures that the bereaved families will receive necessary assistance,&quot; PAF said in a statement.The Air Force crew was on their way to Sulu to transport personnel wounded in the Augugst 24 suicide bombings in Jolo to Zamboanga City when their Sikorsky helicopter crashed.<ul class="op-related-articles">	<li><a href="https://news.abs-cbn.com/news/09/16/20/4-killed-as-military-chopper-crashes-in-basilan-amid-bad-weather">4 killed as military chopper crashes in Basilan amid bad weather</a></li></ul>

The Philippine Air Force on Thursday held military honors to 4 airmen who died after a military helicopter they were in for a medevac mission crashed in Basilan.

The Philippine Air Force on Thursday held military honors to 4 airmen who died after a military helicopter they were in for a medevac mission crashed in Basilan.