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1983/08 - Exercise Air Thai-Sing

Exercise Air Thai-Sing

Northrop F-5E Tiger II

F-16 Fighting Falcon

1983

The RSAF's 140 Squadron participated in Exercise Air Thai-Sing with the Royal Thai Air Force, strengthening defense ties and cooperation.

August 1983, 140 Squadron took part in the first Exercise Air Thai-Sing with the Royal Thai Air Force (RTAF) in Korat, Thailand.

RSAF and RTAF F-16s and an RSAF F-5E flying in formation during Exercise Air Thai-Sing 1983

The RSAF’s F-5E and F-16 fighter jets participated in Exercise Air Thai-Sing, which was led by an F-16 from the RTAF in Thailand.

Exercise Air Thai-Sing 1983 crest showing combined RSAF and RTAF insignias and trail graphics

A brochure on Exercise Air Thai-Sing from 19 to 23 September 1983.

Exercise Air Thai-Sing booklet cover with insignias and officer name, dated September 1983

The closing ceremony programme of Exercise Air Thai-Sing in September 1983.

“The RSAF is indeed fortunate to have the support of the Royal Thai Air Force. This support has enabled RSAF personnel and aircraft to train in Thailand since 1978. We have gained tremendously from our interactions with the RTAF…this convergence of interests…will pave the way for increased interactions and cooperation between the RTAF and RSAF.”

COL Gary Yeo, RSAF Deputy Commander, 1983 on the friendship that Singapore has nurtured with Thailand through its defence relations.

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