PHOTO FEATURE | 74 IMAGES Despite the global concerns surrounding COVID-19, the 7th edition of Singapore Airshow 2020 held at Changi Exhibition Centre from 11 – 16 February 2020 welcomed close to 30,000 trade visitors from more than 110 countries and over 20,000 public visitors. Over the two public days from 15 – 16 February, […]
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Singapore Airshow 2020 – Forging Through Uncertainty
The Singapore Airshow 2020 began on 11 February, with the challenging coronavirus situation affecting the participation of both exhibitors and display teams at the 7th edition of this biennial event – the first of the new decade. With a focus of a no-contact approach at the event, exhibitors and attendees were encouraged to adopt other […]
Exercise Bersama Lima 2019
PHOTO FEATURE | 40 IMAGES Exercise Bersama Lima is an annual military exercise held each year with forces from New Zealand, Singapore, Malaysia, Australia and the United Kingdom. These countries signed the Five Power Defence Arrangement in 1971 as a commitment to defence co-operation and regional stability in South East Asia. This year’s exercise started […]
NDP@Heartlands 2019
For the first time, this year’s National Day Parade (NDP) celebrations were extended to 10 August, to allow more Singaporeans to have a memorable experience celebrating National Day. A series of celebratory activities were organised by the People’s Association (PA) and the grassroots organisations, one at each district, where fun-filled activities such as laser tag, […]
National Day Parade 2019
PHOTO FEATURE | 54 IMAGES The National Day Parade returns to the Padang on 9 Aug 2019 as Singapore celebrates 54 years of independence. The theme for this year, ‘Our Singapore’, calls on Singaporeans to come together and be pioneers of our future. Highlights of this year’s parade include the Republic of Singapore Air Force’s […]
Behind-the-Scenes Feature: RSAF NDP Mobile Column Contingent
To celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the National Day Parade (NDP) Mobile Column, this year’s 54th NDP will feature this crowd favourite. 171 Vehicles and assets from the Singapore Armed Forces, Singapore Police Force and Singapore Civil Defence Force will be part of the 1.3 km long convoy, which takes about 15 minutes to complete […]
Behind-the-Scenes Feature: In Control
The various air segments of the National Day Parade (NDP) are always one of the major highlights that the audience eagerly expects, and usually features the Red Lions military free fall, flypasts and air displays. With the amount of aircraft in and around the parade area, tight coordination and control of the flying assets is […]
Behind-the-Scenes Feature: The National Day Parade State Flag Flypast
As the opening notes of Singapore’s national anthem Majulah Singapura echo over the Padang, a low throbbing sound can be heard growing louder high behind the main spectator stands. By the time the first stanza is finished, the source of the sound can be seen clearly by all: a Republic of Singapore Air Force’s (RSAF) […]