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1998/08 - More falcons for safe skies

F-16 Fighting Falcon

1998

The RSAF boosted its combat power with the arrival of F-16C/Ds under Peace Carvin III, assigning them to 140 Squadron.

Earlier in 1998, the RSAF’s combat capability received a boost with the establishment of the Peace Carvin III detachment at Cannon Air Force Base in New Mexico. Together with the Peace Carvin II detachment at Luke Air Force Base in Arizona, it played a key role in making the F-16C/Ds operational for the RSAF. The first F-16C/Ds arrived in Singapore on 14 August 1998 and were assigned to 140 Squadron at Tengah Air Base.

People in formal wear unveil a Peace Carvin memorial with a F-16 aircraft replica.

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Defence Dr Tony Tan (fifth from left) at the inauguration of the Peace Carvin III detachment.

“The RSAF has evaluated a variety of advanced fighers in the same class. After extensive evaluation, it opted for the F-16C/D because it is the most cost-effective aircraft for our defence and security needs. The aircraft meets the RSAF’s requirements in terms of life-cycle costs, logistics supportability, and prospects for upgrade in the long term.”

Dr Lee Boon Yang, Minister for Labour and Second Minister for Defence, 1994 on the strengths of the F-16C/D

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