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450 Singaporean Evacuated from Cambodia
Wednesday, 9th July 1997
The Republic of Singapore Air Force was involved in an unusual exercise of evacuating Singaporeans and Cambodians from different sides of the conflict. The RSAF flew 450 Singaporeans from Phnom Penh to the Paya Lebar Airbase. Among the Cambodians was ousted First Prime Minister Prince Ranariddth's son. Quite a number witnessed looting and had to endure several blockades before reaching safety.
Asian Financial Crisis Started
Wednesday, 2nd July 1997
The Asian financial crisis started with the 20% devaluation of Thailand Bath. This event occurred two months after Thailand Bath started to suffer from a massive speculative attack and a little more than a month after the bankruptcy of Thailand’s largest finance company, Finance One. This first devaluation of the Thai Baht was soon followed by that of the Philippine Peso, the Malaysian Ringgit, the Indonesian Rupiah and, to a lesser extent, the Singaporean Dollar.
No RSAF Pilot Have Intruded Into Johor Airspace
Tuesday, 25th March 1997
The RSAF always conducts a thorough investigation whenever an intrusion is alleged. As of date, no RSAF pilot found to have intruded into Johor airspace. Should the pilot be found to have broken the rules, he will be dealt with severely.
Two Killed In Howitzer Chamber Explosion
Sunday, 9th March 1997
A 155mm artillery round exploded in the barrel of a FH2000 gun howitzer on Sunday in Waiouru, New Zealand, during a live firing exercise conducted by the 23rd Battalion, Singapore Artillery. The incident resulted in the death of two full-time national servicemen, Third Sergeant Ronnie Tan Han Chong and Lance Corporal Low Yin Tit. Another 12 servicemen, including a Staff Sergeant from the New Zealand Defence Force, were injured in the incident.
French Air Force Strength Ties With Singapore.
Wednesday, 29th January 1997
The Chief of Air Staff, French Air Force, General (GEN) Jean Rannou, and the Chief of Air Force, Major-General (MAJ-GEN) Goh Yong Siang, signed a Technical Arrangement for the establishment of a French Air Force - RSAF Air Group which aims to promote cooperation and the sharing of information in professional military matters.
SAF and MINDEF Personnel Received New IC
Monday, 7th October 1996
A new identity card (IC) has been issued to a first group of SAF and MINDEF personnel. The SAF card, the size of a credit card, will replace the paper-based military identity card, SAF 11B and the MINDEF Identification Card, SAF 13 which is used by non-uniformed and MINDEF civilians, to become the identification card for all SAF and MINDEF personnel. Military personnel including Full-time National Servicemen (NSFs), uniformed SAF regulars and Operationally Ready National Servicemen (NSmen) will be issued the green SAF Card. MINDEF civilians and non-uniformed SAF regulars without National Service liabilities will be issued the grey SAF Card.
RSAF buys 4 tanker planes from US
Monday, 2nd September 1996
The Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF) buy four used tanker planes for mid-air refuelling. The KC-135 plane will be used to support the RSAF's fleet of F-16 fighter aircraft in overseas training and exercises.
Malaysia Alleged Breach Of Airspace By RSAF Jets
Monday, 10th June 1996
It was reported that Johor residents had complained about excessive noise and pollution caused by low flying RSAF jets. The residents had channelled their complaints via the press to Johor's Mentri Besar Datuk Abdul Ghani Othman. This lead to the Malaysian review the use of Johor airspace by RSAF jets which found that Singapore's jets were only guilty of moral insensitivity and not illegal encroachment.
S League Launched
Sunday, 14th April 1996
Professional football league – the S League was officially launched by then Prime Minister, Mr Goh Chok Tong at the National Stadium.
Asian Aerospace '96
Tuesday, 6th February 1996
The Eighth Asian Aerospace ‘96 (AA96) is a 6-day event, taking place from 6 February to 11 February 1999. The first 4 days of the Singapore Airshow are exclusively for trade attendees and the final 2 weekend days are open to general public at large. The 1996 exhibition, which runs from 6-11 February, will be held at Changi Airport in Singapore, at the centre of one of the fastest- growing economic regions in the world.
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