1984/04 - Exercise Cope Thunder

Exercise/Operation

Exercise Cope Thunder

Year

1984

This exercise marked the first participation of RSAF's 144 Squadron in realistic air combat training exercise held at Clarke Air Base, Philippines.

Exercise Cope Thunder was conducted at Clarke Air Base in the Philippines, in which 144 Squadron participated for the first time in 1984. Organised by the US Air Force to give aircrew their first taste of warfare, it was a highly realistic air combat training exercise.

Group photo of RSAF personnel in front of F-5 aircraft during Exercise Cope Thunder.

The RSAF's 144 Squadron participated in the bilateral exercise for the first time in 1984.

Pilot crouching for aircraft check while another prepares in the cockpit of a parked F-5.

This exercise helped to further develop and hone the airmen's operational standards and capabilities.