1982/03 - Exercise Red Flag

Exercise/Operation

Exercise Red Flag

Utility Aircraft

Lockheed C-130 Hercules

Year

1982

The RSAF participated in the first Exercise Red Flag at Nellis AFB in March 1982, with F-5s from 144 Squadron and C-130s from 122 Squadron.

The first Exercise Red Flag was held at Nellis Air Force Base in the United States. It was a high-end air combat exercise with the US Air Force and involved the RSAF’s F-5s from 144 Squadron and C-130s from 122 Squadron.

Civilian leaders and officer cadets engage in conversation during a graduation ceremony.

The RSAF team that took part in Exercise Red Flag in 1982.

Officer cadet receives a ceremonial award from President Wee during graduation.

A memento from Exercise Red Flag in 1983.