PHOTO FEATURE | 55 IMAGES The Republic of Singapore Air Force’s (RSAF’s) 55th anniversary celebrations culminated in the Open House which took place in Paya Lebar Air Base over the weekend from 9 to 10 September 2023, 08.30am to 6pm. At least 100,000 visitors turned up for the free open house, a rare opportunity given the […]
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RSAF55 Open House – Preview
The Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF) celebrates its 55th anniversary this year, and it is opening Paya Lebar Air Base (PLAB) doors to the public from 9-10 September for RSAF55 Open House (RSAF55OH), seven years after the last physical event in 2016. RSAF55OH is a free public event, and will be from 9am to […]
RSAF F-5S at the Air Force Museum
The Air Force Museum of the Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF) has recently added their newest exhibit – a retired Northrop F-5S Tiger II static aircraft. The new F-5S aircraft exhibit honours the legacy of their RSAF service, and includes a specially painted tail commemorating their 36 years of operational service and defending our […]
Singapore Airshow 2022: Mini Insight #1 – The RSAF Presence
The perennial favourite of the Singapore Airshow since 2008, the Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF) once again bring iti presence to Singapore Airshow 2022. With the global situation and aviation sector still affected by the pandemic, the RSAF continues to bring the excitement of its flying displays and the up-close impressiveness of its arsenal, […]
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 […]
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) […]