Year 1978
Tag: RSAF
Hunter Crashed Into South China Sea
Thursday, 17th May 1984
Captain Tan Seng Hui, 26, was on a routine training flight in a Hawker Hunter when it crashed into South China Sea at about 11pm in the night. He and his aircraft was missing.
Trainee Pilot Ditched Plane In Ocean
Monday, 7th May 1984
An RSAF trainee pilot and his instructor ejected to safety from an BAC Strikemaster over the South China Sea yesterday afternoon. The two, who were on a training flight, were picked up by an RSAF rescue helicopter and brought back to Paya Lebar Airport.
RSAF Buy Super Pumas
Monday, 16th April 1984
RSAF is to purchase 22 French made helicopters, Super Pumas, and have gives option to buy 12 more.
SIAI-Marchetti S.211 Jet Trainer For RSAF
Saturday, 31st December 1983
Singapore Defence Ministry (MINDEF) announce in December 1983 a US$60 million contract to SIAI-Marchetti of Italy for 10 new SIAI-Marchetti S.211 jet trainers with an option for another 20 more. The S.211 will be powered by Pratt and Whitneys' economical JT-15D turbofan. The first new aircraft to be deliver to Singapore in semi-knocked down state and the rest in fully knocked down state. All aircraft were to be assembled by Singapore Aircraft Industries (ST Aerospace).
Mirage And Skyhawk Mid-Air Collision
Wednesday, 30th March 1983
A RSAF Skyhawk A-4S and an Australian RAAF Mirage III-OA A3-69 plane collided in mid-air over a vilage at Tengah. The RAAF Mirage was approaching Tengah Air Base runway 36 in a straight descending path after being cleared by Tengah's air traffic control when it is involved m a collision with the RSAF Skyhawk about 100 metres above ground. The Sky hawk was flying the final leg of a landing pattern. The pilot RSAF pilot involved in crash was identified as Lt Foo Siew Ngan of the 143 Squadron at Tengah Air Base was in good condition. The Australian pilot was Flight Lieutenant John O'Halloran, a 25-year-old bachelor from Brisbane was killed in the accident. Update: Flt. Lt. John O'Halloran ejected safely ejected at 400 ft and 190 kts with only minor injuries. One civilian on ground killed. Reference: http://www.ejection-history.org.uk/country-by-country/aus
Three F-5 Jets Flew Home
Thursday, 24th February 1983
Three F-5 supersonic jet flew home from US via UK. The first leg from US, Nellis Air Base in Las Vegas, to UK, RAF Leuchers in Scotland, which took the American team 8 days. The second leg from UK to Singapore took another 8 days which was done by the local team. The local team was led by Major Mark Wong who is the Commanding Officer of 144 Squadron. The 8 days trip from UK with stop-over in France, Italy, Greece, Cyprus, Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Qatar, UAE, Oman, Pakistan, India, Bangladesh, Burma, Thailand and Malaysia.
RSAF Jet Fighter Crashed In Sydney
Saturday, 7th August 1982
A Singapore Air Force Skyhawk jet fighter crashed today after its engine failed during gunnery practice near Newcastle, in New South Wales, but the pilot escaped unhurt, an Australian Air Force spokesman said. The pilot, Lieutenant Jaspal Singh 23, ejected from the plane.
RSAF 150 Squadron Moved To Paya Lebar
Wednesday, 1st July 1981
RSAF Training Squadron moved from Changi to Paya Lebar. The fleet of SIAI-Marchetti SF.260 trainers and SIAI-Marchetti S.211 jet trainers were relocated.
RSAF Buys C-130 Transport Planes From US
Sunday, 23rd March 1980
The RSAF has bought two Hercules C-130 military transport planes from the United States, the head of the Public Affairs Department of the Defence Ministry, Major Martin Choo, said. These two planes were commissioned by the Mlnister of State for Defence, Mr Bernard Chen.
Three A-4 Skyhawk Crashed In Philippines
Wednesday, 19th December 1979
Four Singaporean pilots aboard three A-4 Skyhawk aircraft were killed after they crashed on Mount Demahonte in Aurora Province 95 miles NE of Manila.The three A-4 Skyhawks were part of a squadron of Singapore Air Force planes engaged in training in the Philippines with the help of the U.S. Air Force at Clark Air Base and were on their way from Clark to the Crow Valley Bombing Range near the base.
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