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1984/11 - Newer jet trainers for advanced jet training

Training Aircraft

SIAI-Marchetti S-211

Year

1984

The RSAF received its first SIAI-Marchetti S-211 jet trainer, phasing out the T-33 and Strikemaster fleets for advanced jet training.

The SIAI-Marchetti S-211 jet trainer was acquired to meet the RSAF’s growing demands for advanced jet training. On 30 November 1984, the RSAF received its first S-211 jet trainer from Italy. This began the gradual phasing out of 130 Squadron’s ageing Strikemaster and T-33 fleets.

Nine SIAI-Marchetti S-211 jet trainers in aerial formation flight over Singapore.

The final flight of the T-33s was accompanied by the new S-211s in formation in 1986.

A parked SIAI-Marchetti S-211 jet trainer in red and white livery on the tarmac.

The RSAF purchased 30 S-211 jet trainers from Italy in November 1983.

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