1972/11 - Inauguration of AETI

Year

1972

The Air Engineering Training Institute (AETI) was inaugurated at Changi Air Base.

After the SAF School of Technical Training was disbanded in May 1972, the SADC took over control of the Air Technical Training School and the Electronic Technical Training School to train its own technicians. On 10 November 1972, the Air Engineering Training Institute (AETI) was inaugurated as the new centralised training school for all SADC technical personnel and was located at Changi Air Base.

Classroom training and institute signboard at Air Engineering Training Institute

AETI was inaugurated in November 1972.

Pamphlet for AETI inauguration ceremony on 10 Nov 1972, officiated by Dr. Goh Keng Swee

The programme of AETI's inauguration ceremony.

Group of RSAF trainees in uniform with official inspecting during outdoor event.

Minister for Defence Dr Goh Keng Swee inspecting the first batch of technicians to have graduated from AETI during the ceremony.

RSAF trainees marching in formation during an outdoor parade event.

AETI's pioneer batch of technicians.