Editor: As we look forward to the upcoming highly anticipated RSAF Open House on 21-22 May 2016, let our member, Gary, bring us back in time to see how SAF and RSAF open houses and displays were like in the 60s and 70s. Note: the grid-like effect on some images was due to the texture of physical photo paper. Text and Images by […]
Category: SINGAPORE
NDP 2016 RSAF flypast (Preview)
Come 2016, Singapore will be celebrating it’s 51st birthday at Singapore Sports Hub for the first time, the same location where former National Stadium used to hold National Day Parade for many years. For this year, RSAF will be showcasing 5 F-16D+ to perform salute to the nation. And of course, the 2 Apaches escorting chinook – the […]
RSAF in Ex. Bersama Shield (FPDA)
The Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF) has started a multilateral exercise, codenamed Ex. Bersama Shield 2016 or also known as Five Power Defence Arrangements (FPDA), in the South China Sea and airspace over Malaysia Penisular. Ex. Bersama Shield is an annual multilateral major exercise combining land, air and maritime between Singapore, Malaysia, Australia, New Zealand and […]
VMFA242 F-18D Commando sling 16-2 concluded
Commando Sling 16-2 has finally concluded in Singapore on 15 April 2016 after the exercise began on 29 March 2016. Commando Sling exercise which started since 1990 to provide combined air combat training for U.S Air Force (USAF) and Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF) fighter units – usually F-16. During the 14 day exercise, the FA-18D […]
Singapore Airshow 2016 – RSAF Involvement
The Republic of Singapore Airforce (RSAF) There are many countries involved in the bi-annual event, but no other country consistently makes appearances than Singapore itself. Being the host country, assets from the RSAF make a definite appearance every 2 years at the Singapore airshow. RSAF Black Knights in Singapore Airshow 2014 This year, the RSAF’s […]
Republic of Singapore Airforce Helicopters
Sembawang Air Base A RSAF air base located in the northern part of Singapore, became a full-fledged rotary wing air base in 1983 when it’s first resident helicopter squadron was relocated from Changi air base. It is the home air base for the helicopter squadrons which are under the RSAF’s Participation Command. The helicopters reside […]
RSAF Open House 2016 – Joyride ballot registration
The Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF) Open House 2016 has started the registration to ballot for your Aircraft ride (joyride) tickets from now till 13 May 2016, 1200H (Singapore Time)! Successful ballot winners will get a chance to fly onboard RSAF’s C-130 Hercules, CH-47SD Chinook, Fokker-50 Utility Aircraft or the Singapore Youth Flying Club’s DA40! […]
Singapore Airshow 2016–Airbus A350-900
The Airbus A350-900 XWB (F-WWCY) Extra wide body – if that does not intrigue you for a bit, you may not be a frequent flier who grimaces at the lack of personal space and claustrophobia on board aircraft especially when you fly coach like the good majority of us. Making its second appearances at the Singapore […]