The first 6 F-16 aircraft were acquired by Argentina from Denmark. They passed over the city of Buenos AiresTo formally introduce themselves they then returned to Rio Cuarto for the official reception of the aircraft.
The aircraft specialized in close air combat arrived in the country yesterday and were received by the Minister of Defense Louis Petrie.
At about eight o’clock in the morning, the fighter group arrived It flew low over the capital. The tour started in the vicinity of Costanera Norte and continued through emblematic urban spaces such as the Plaza de Mayo, the famous 9 de Julio Avenue, and the Plaza de los Congresos.
Hundreds of neighbors They gathered in various sectors of the cityEspecially near Casa Rosada and Obelisco to monitor the passage of F-16s that were almost flying 600 meters high.
Later, at 9 a.m., Pres Javier Miley will welcome these planes He will preside over the main ceremony in the province of Cordoba.
According to government spokesmen, the activities were originally scheduled for Sunday They were postponed to Saturday due to bad weather conditions.
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