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1971/09 - Changi Air Base

1971

Changi Air Base, originally a British artillery camp, was renamed in 1971. It now houses Fokker 50s and KC-135Rs.

Changi Air Base (CAB) was first built as a British artillery camp in 1940. It was renamed CAB (West) on 29 November 2004 and is located on the immediate west of Changi Airport. It shares the civilian airport's runway with military aircraft that are based there. This includes the Fokker 50 maritime patrol aircraft and the KC-135R jet tankers.

Control tower and buildings at Changi Air Base during its early operational period.

CAB's control tower in the early 1970s.

Crest of Changi Air Base with motto 'Together in Excellence' on gold ribbon.

The Changi Air Base crest.

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