The Philippine Air Force has operated ex-USAF OV-10As for 26 years. There are two attack squadrons under the 15th Strike Wing, the 16th and 25th Attack Squadrons. The 16th joined the OV-10 Bronco Association on September 24, 2000 as the Philippine Wing OBA (PWOBA). The 16th has had Broncos since 1992 when they replaced the AT-28D's flown by the unit since 1972, and they now spend much of their time performing maritime patrol over the Spratlys, forest protection, rainmaking and search and rescue missions using OV-10s. The 16th has an interesting history, including having the first two combat-qualified female pilots in the PAF (flying Broncos, of course!) The 16th has also been involved in the well-publicized anti-terrorist combat operations in late 2000 in the Jolo Islands.

The latest available news as well as additional photos concerning the 16th/PWOBA can be found in our Philippine Wing OBA (PWOBA) section.