Staff Sgt. Jonathan Crocer, left, and Tech. Sgt. Chad Miller, both Pacific Air Forces Demonstration Team members, salute as Capt. Chris Nations, a PACAF Demonstration Team pilot, taxis by during an air show practice for the 3rd Biennial Brunei Darussalam International Defense Exhibition at Rimba Air Base, Brunei, July 3, 2011. BRIDEX provides an engaging and effective platform for leading manufacturers, suppliers and decision makers to deliberate on military solutions and showcase innovative technologies. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Marie Brown)
A C-17 Globemaster III from Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii, sits on the flightline at Rimba Air Base, Brunei, July 3, 2011, after their arrival for participation in the 3rd Biennial Brunei Darussalam International Defense Exhibition at Rimba Air Base, Brunei. This year coincides with the 50th anniversary of the Royal Brunei Armed Forces and was forecasted to host more than 160 exhibitors and 150 international delegates. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Marie Brown)
Staff Sgt. Jonathon Crocker, a Pacific Air Forces Demonstration Team member, works to remove a fuel tank from an F-16 Fighting Falcon at Rimba Air Base, Brunei, July 2, 2011. The PACAF Demonstration Team, along with other members of the 35th Fighter Wing, participated in the 3rd Biennial Brunei Darussalam International Defense Exhibition 2011 from July 6-9. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Marie Brown)
by Staff Sgt. Marie Brown
35th Fighter Wing Public Affairs
7/14/2011 - RIMBA AIR BASE, Brunei (AFNS) -- Aircraft from Misawa Air Base, Japan, and Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii, performed at the Brunei Darussalam International Defense Exhibition 2011 at Rimba Air Base, Brunei, July 2.
Capt. Chris Nations, a PACAF Aerial Demonstration Team pilot based at Misawa, performed daily aerial demonstrations during the air show through July 9. The demonstration also included a ground show performed by the PACAF Demonstration Team and a static display of F-16 Fighting Falcons.
"With this and every air show, we deploy and fly F-16 aerial demonstrations with the highest level of professionalism and safety," Nations said. "We reinforce public trust in the United States as well as its aircraft and personnel."
A PACAF C-17 Globemaster III performed a fly-by during the exhibition and also had a static display.
"We are honored and excited to be a part of BRIDEX 2011, especially during the 50th anniversary of the (Royal Brunei Armed Forces)," said Maj. Mike Pasquino, a C-17 pilot with the 15th Wing. "It has been an outstanding opportunity to work with our Pacific partners."
There was also a land-based and waterborne demonstration of defense and security equipment and systems from Brunei and other partner nations during the event. It was estimated that more than 30 countries participated in this year's exhibition.
Bridex 2011 coincides with the Golden 50th Anniversary of Royal Brunei Armed Forces and was expected to draw more than 160 exhibitors and 150 international delegates.
To find out more information about this year's exhibition, visit www.bridex2011.com.
