Crown Prince visits major airbase

AMMAN — HRH Crown Prince Hussein on Tuesday visited the Muwafaq Salti Airbase, where he was received by Royal Air Force (RAF) Commander Maj. Gen. Pilot Yousef Hneiti and senior officers.

The Crown Prince listened to a briefing presented by the airbase commander on the process of training, technical and operational aspects and tasks implemented by base personnel and their efforts in defending the Kingdom, according to a Royal Court statement.

The commander also stressed the high level of preparedness at the airbase, as well as the advanced level of air defences, which helps the base perform its duties more efficiently in defending the country.

Prince Hussein also had a first-hand look at upgrading and modification processes on F16 aircrafts and attended the takeoff of several F16’s affiliated with the RAF.

The Crown Prince expressed his pride in the advanced level and high morale of the airbase’s personnel and their competence in implementing tasks.