Hualien Air Force Base is to be open to the public on Saturday as part of the military’s efforts to promote a better relationship with the public, the Ministry of National Defense said.
The open house is to feature a show by the air force’s Thunder Tigers Aerobatics Team and a display of military aircraft, ministry spokesman Major General Chen Chung-chi (陳中吉) said.
The nation’s most advanced jets, such as the F-16, the Mirage 2000 and the Indigenous Defense Fighter, are to take part in the aerial demonstration, Chen said.
Visitors will have the chance to get a closer look at several aircraft, such as the Lockheed P-3 Orion submarine hunter, and helicopters ranging from the AH-64 Apache and Sikorsky S-70C to the AH-1W Super Cobra, he said.
The domestically developed Teng Yun unmanned aerial vehicle is also to be on display.
Other activities planned for the day include music and dance performances by the Air Force Marching Band and Aboriginal dancers as well as a fair on the grounds of the base, which is located near Hualien.
To gain free admission to the event, Taiwanese can present a photo ID at the entrance.
Foreign spouses who do not have an Republic of China ID card should present documents to prove their legal status in Taiwan and be accompanied by their Taiwanese partner with a photo ID.
Foreign caregivers whose company is requested by those in their care should bring their passports and other relevant documents.
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