PAF (Philippine Air Force)
received the 24 OV—10As from United States in late 1991, then it was followed
later by nine units still from United States, and other eight ex—Thai Air Force
OV—10Cs in 2003–2004.
The Bronco Rockwell operated by 16th
Attack Squadron and the 25th Composite Attack Squadron of 15th Strike Wing that
is based in Sangley Point, Cavite. PAF flies the Broncos on search and rescue operations
in parts of Philippines.
The two women combat pilots in PAF
flew the OV—10s with 16th. This squadron flew the anti—terrorist operations in Jolo
Islands.
The Philippine Air Force Broncos repeatedly
used in the air strikes against the Moro Islamic Liberation Front positions
during the ongoing fighting in 2011, and two were used in air strike on 2012
which resulted the death of the three Abu Sayyaf and the Jemaah Islamiyah
commanders.
Philippine Air Force OV-10s reportedly
modified the unit in order to employ modern smart bombs.
Some OV-10A were upgraded to OV-10M (SLEP) with four-bladed propellers. Five OV-10Cs provided by Thailand in 2003-2004. Upgraded to deliver Paveway LGB. The last official count was 8, but all are grounded since one unit met an accident June 2013.
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