This was reported by the Salvadoran President Mauricio Funes during his speech at the celebration of the 189th anniversary of the founding of the Armed Forces and the Day of the Soldier.

"This fleet will strengthen (...) to our air force, which in recent decades has not had the necessary support," said Funes.

"The A-37 is a light attack aircraft developed in the 1960s and 1970s by the American manufacturer Cessna" reported Elmundo.com.sv.

Source: elmundo.com.sv

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