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Republic of Singapore Air Force
National Markings
Republic of Singapore Air Force
This page describes and illustrates the various national insignia used by the Republic of Singapore Air Force since its formation:
Main MarkingFin Flash
1968-1973
Whent the Singapore Air Defence Command (SADC) was established in 1968, a simple red/white/red national insignia was adopted. Created by changing the outer ring of an RAF roundel from blue to red, the resultant marking was very similar to those used by the Peruvian and Turkish Air Forces. The roundel was displayed in the standard six positions – above and below each wing and on the fuselage sides. No fin flash was used. No service titles were carried.
Main MarkingFin Flash
1973-1990
In October 1973 the national marking was changed to a red and white yin-and-yang symbol. This eliminated any possbile confusion with other operators and incorporated an ‘S’ for Singapore in its overall shape. The roundel was displayed in the standard six positions – above and below each wing and on the fuselage sides. No fin flash was used. Large aircraft carry the service titles REPUBLIC OF SINGAPORE AIR FORCE in English.
In 1986 a low-visibility version of this marking was adopted for some aircraft, which replaced the white area with background colour and changed the red area to black.
Main MarkingLow Visibility Version
1990-present
On 7 November 1990 a completely new national insignia was officially introduced. This is a red lion’s head on white with a red outer ring. Aircraft were repainted with this marking from about January 1991. For camouflaged or grey aircraft a black low-visibility version was also introduced.
The roundel was displayed in the standard six positions – above and below each wing and on the fuselage sides. No fin flash is used. Large aircraft carry the service titles REPUBLIC OF SINGAPORE AIR FORCE in English.
Instructional Airframes
Republic of Singapore Air Force
The following aircraft types were employed as instructional airframes by the Republic of Singapore Ar Force, but not flown in operational service:
| Aircraft Type | Quantity | Service Entry | Retirement | Origin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
BAC Jet Provost T.3 |
1 |
1969 |
1978 |
UK |
|
Bristol Belvedere HC.1 |
1 |
1969 |
1977 |
UK |
|
Gloster Javelin FAW.9R |
6 |
1969 |
1976 |
? |
|
Gloster Meteor F(TT).8 |
2 |
1969 |
1978 |
? |
|
Hawker Hunter F.4 |
1 |
1970 |
1972 |
UK |
Key Dates
Republic of Singapore Air Force
| 1961 | Singapore Armed Forces established as a ground force | |
| 1965 | Singapore gains independence | |
| January 1968 | Britain announces a planned withdrawal of forces from Singapore | |
| September 1968 | Singapore Air Defence Command (SADC) first established | |
| 1968 | Pilot training commences with leased civil aircraft | |
| May 1969 | First SADC aircraft – a Cessna 172K – arrives | |
| 1969 | First helicopter arrives – Alouette III | |
| 1970 | First jet aircraft – BAC Strikemaster | |
| 1970 | First combat aircraft – Hawker Hunter arrives | |
| October 1971 | Britain withdraws its forces from Singapore | |
| 1 April 1975 | SADC renamed Republic of Singapore Air Force |
All-Time Aircraft Used List
Republic of Singapore Air Force
| Aircraft Type | Quantity | Service Entry | Out of Service | Origin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Aerospatiale AS 332M Super Puma |
17 |
1985 |
1990 |
France |
|
Aerospatiale AS 350E |
7 |
1985 |
1990 |
France |
|
Aerospatiale AS 532UL Cougar |
14 |
1993 |
current |
Singapore |
|
Aerospatiale AS 550 Fennec |
20 |
1991 |
2006 |
France |
|
AESL Airtourer T.6/24 |
6 |
1970 |
1988 |
New Zealand |
|
Agusta-Bell AB205A |
8 |
1978 |
2005 |
Kuwait AF |
|
Alenia Aermacchi M346 Master |
12 |
2012 |
current |
Italy |
|
BAC Jet Provost T.3 |
1 |
1969 |
1978 |
UK |
|
BAC Jet Provost T.52A |
7 |
1974 |
1984 |
Yemen AF |
|
BAC Strikemaster Mk 81 |
4 |
1976 |
1984 |
Yemen AF |
|
BAC Strikemaster Mk 82 |
5 |
1977 |
1984 |
SOAF |
|
BAC Strikemaster Mk 84 |
16 |
1970 |
1993 |
UK |
|
Bell 212 |
3 |
1977 |
1986 |
USA |
|
Bell UH-1B Iroquois |
30 |
1980 |
1994 |
USA |
|
Bell UH-1H Iroquois |
29 |
1977 |
2005 |
USA |
|
Boeing AH-64D Apache Longbow |
20 |
2002 |
current |
USA |
|
Boeing CH-47D Chinook |
6 |
1997 |
current |
USA |
|
Boeing CH-47SD Chinook |
10 |
2001 |
current |
USA |
|
Boeing F-15SG Strike Eagle |
24 |
2009 |
current |
USA |
|
Boeing KC-135R Stratotanker |
4 |
2000 |
current |
USA |
|
Bristol Belvedere HC.1 |
1 |
1969 |
1977 |
UK |
|
Cessna 172H Skyhawk |
1 |
1968 |
1974 |
Ex-civil |
|
Cessna 172K Skyhawk |
8 |
1968 |
1977 |
USA |
|
Douglas C-47 Dakota |
1 |
1975 |
? |
SVNAF |
|
Elbit Hermes 450 |
? |
2007 |
current |
Israel |
|
Eurocopter EC 120B Colibri |
5 |
2006 |
current |
France |
|
Fokker 50 Enforcer Mk 2 |
5 |
1993 |
current |
Netherlands |
|
Fokker 50UTA |
4 |
1993 |
current |
Netherlands |
|
Gloster Javelin FAW.9R |
6 |
1969 |
1976 |
? |
|
Gloster Meteor F(TT).8 |
2 |
1969 |
1978 |
? |
|
Grumman E-2C Hawkeye |
4 |
1987 |
2011 |
USA |
|
Gulfstream G550 |
5 |
2009 |
current |
Israel/USA |
|
Hawker Hunter F.4 |
1 |
1970 |
1972 |
UK |
|
Hawker Hunter F.74 |
12 |
1970 |
1991 |
UK |
|
Hawker Hunter FR.74A |
4 |
1971 |
1992 |
UK |
|
Hawker Hunter FR.74B |
22 |
1972 |
1992 |
UK |
|
Hawker Hunter T.75 |
4 |
1970 |
1992 |
UK |
|
Hawker Hunter T.75A |
5 |
1972 |
1992 |
UK |
|
IAI Heron I |
? |
2011 |
current |
Israel |
|
IAI Searcher |
42 |
1997 |
current |
Israel |
|
Lockheed C-130B Hercules |
4 |
1977 |
current |
USA |
|
Lockheed C-130H Hercules |
5 |
1980 |
current |
USA |
|
Lockheed KC-130H Hercules |
1 |
1987 |
current |
USA |
|
Lockheed Martin F-16A Fighting Falcon |
13 |
1988 |
2005 |
USA |
|
Lockheed Martin F-16B Fighting Falcon |
6 |
1988 |
2005 |
USA |
|
Lockheed Martin F-16C Fighting Falcon |
22 |
1998 |
current |
USA |
|
Lockheed Martin F-16D Fighting Falcon |
40 |
1997 |
current |
USA |
|
Lockheed Martin F-35B Lightning II |
0 |
n/a |
n/a |
USA |
|
Lockheed T-33S |
28 |
1980 |
1987 |
AdlA |
|
McDonnell Douglas A-4S Skyhawk |
44 |
1973 |
1985 |
USA |
|
McDonnell Douglas A-4S-1 Super Skyhawk |
51 |
1982 |
1998 |
Singapore |
|
McDonnell Douglas A-4SU Skyhawk |
51 |
1989 |
current |
Singapore |
|
McDonnell Douglas TA-4S Skyhawk |
7 |
1975 |
1985 |
USA |
|
McDonnell Douglas TA-4S-1 Super Skyhawk |
24 |
1984 |
1998 |
Singapore |
|
McDonnell Douglas TA-4SU Skyhawk |
24 |
1989 |
current |
Singapore |
|
Northrop F-5E Tiger II |
41 |
1979 |
current |
USA/RJAF |
|
Northrop F-5F Tiger II |
9 |
1979 |
current |
USA |
|
Pilatus PC-21 |
19 |
2008 |
current |
Switzerland |
|
Short Skyvan 3M-400 |
6 |
1973 |
1995 |
UK |
|
SIAI Marchetti S.211 |
30 |
1987 |
2009 |
Italy/Singapore |
|
SIAI Marchetti SF.260MS Warrior |
16 |
1971 |
1999 |
Italy |
|
SIAI Marchetti SF.260WS |
12 |
1979 |
1999 |
Italy |
|
Sikorsky S-70B Seahawk |
6 |
2010 |
current |
USA |
|
Sud Aviation SE3160 Alouette III |
8 |
1969 |
1978 |
France |
Historical Orders of Battle List
Republic of Singapore Air Force
This page lists the historical Orders of Battle for the Republic of Singapore Air Force.
Historical Order of Battle for 1970
Historical Order of Battle for 1973
Historical Order of Battle for 1975
Historical Order of Battle for 1980
Historical Order of Battle for 1985
Historical Order of Battle for 1990
Historical Order of Battle for 1995
Historical Order of Battle for 2000
Historical Order of Battle for 2005
Historical Order of Battle for 2010
Aircraft Carrying Ships
Republic of Singapore Air Force
This page gives a summary of the aircraft-carrying ships which have been or are used by the Republic of Singapore Air Force.
| Pennant No. | Name | Type | Status |
| 68 | RSS Formidable | Frigate | Active |
| 69 | RSS Intrepid | Frigate | Active |
| 70 | RSS Steadfast | Frigate | Active |
| 71 | RSS Tenacious | Frigate | Active |
| 72 | RSS Stalwart | Frigate | Active |
| 73 | RSS Supreme | Frigate | Active |
| 207 | RSS Endurance | LS Dock | Active |
| 208 | RSS Resolution | LS Dock | Active |
| 209 | RSS Persistence | LS Dock | Active |
| 210 | RSS Endeavour | LS Dock | Active |
All-Time Units List
Republic of Singapore Air Force
This page lists all the flying units of the Republic of Singapore Air Force, since its formation.
111 Squadron
112 Squadron
116 Squadron
119 Squadron
120 Squadron
121 Squadron
122 Squadron
123 Squadron
124 Squadron
125 Squadron
126 Squadron
127 Squadron
128 Squadron
130 Squadron
131 Squadron
140 Squadron
141 Squadron
142 Squadron
143 Squadron
144 Squadron
145 Squadron
149 Squadron
150 Squadron
Black Knights
425th Fighter Squadron/56th Fighter Wing
428th Fighter Squadron/27th Fighter Wing
149th AVN Texas ArNG
E/1-285th AVN Arizona ArNG
Current Order of Battle
Republic of Singapore Air Force
| Squadron | Type | Base |
|---|---|---|
| 111 Squadron | E-2C | Tengah |
| 112 Squadon | KC-135R | Changi |
| 119 Squadron | Heron UAV | Murai Camp |
| 120 Squadron | AH-64D | Sembawang |
| 121 Squadron | Fokker 50 | Changi |
| 122 Squadron | C-130H, KC-130B/H | Paya Lebar |
| 123 Squadron | S-70B Seahawk | Sembawang |
| 124 Squadron | EC120B | Sembawang |
| 125 Squadron | AS 332M, AS 532UL | Sembawang |
| 126 Squadron | AS 332M, AS 532UL | Oakey, Australia |
| 127 squadron | CH-47D Chinook | Sembawang |
| 128 Squadron | Searcher UAV, Hermes UAV | Murai Camp |
| 130 Squadron | PC-21 | Pearce, Australia |
| 140 Squadron | F-16C/D | Tengah |
| 143 Squadron | F-16C/D | Tengah |
| 144 Squadron | F-5S, F-5T | Paya Lebar |
| 145 Squadron | F-16D | Changi East |
| 149 Squadron | F-15SG | Paya Lebar |
| 150 Squadron | A-4SU, TA-4SU, M346 | Cazaux, France |
| 425th FS/56th FW | F-16C/D | Luke AFB, USA |
| 428th FS/27th FW | F-15SG | Mountain Home AFB, USA |
| 149th AVN, Tx ARNG | CH-47D | Grand Prairie, USA |
| E/1-285th AVN, AZ ArNG | AH-64D | Marana, USA |
Air Bases and Airfields
Republic of Singapore Air Force
This page gives details of the air bases and airfields which have been or are used by the Republic of Singapore Air Force.
| Location | Name | ICAO | IATA | Status |
| Cazaux | Cazaux | LFBC | (none) | Active |
| Changi | Changi | WSSS | (none) | Active |
| Dallas | Redmond Taylor Airport | ? | (none) | Active |
| Glendale, AZ | Luke AFB | KLUF | (none) | Active |
| Marana, AZ | Pinal Airpark | LSMM | MZJ | Active |
| Mountain Home, ID | Mountain Home AFB | KMUO | (none) | Active |
| San Diego, CA | NAS North Island | KNZY | (none) | Active |
| Brisbane, QLD | RAAF Oakey | YBOK | (none) | Active |
| Paya Lebar | Paya Lebar | WSAP | (none) | Active |
| Perth, WA | RAAF Pearce | YPEA | (none) | Active |
| Seletar | Seletar | WSSL | (none) | Active |
| Sembawang | Sembawang | WSAG | (none) | Active |
| Tengah | Tengah | WSAT | (none) | Active |
| Murai | Murai Camp | ? | (none) | Active |