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2008/05 - Sichuan Earthquake Relief
Lockheed C-130 Hercules
2008
The RSAF supported Sichuan earthquake relief by deploying C-130s to transport supplies and a disaster assistance team to China.
On 6 May 2008, China was hit by an earthquake that measured 7.9 on the Richter scale. About 69,200 people were killed and nearly 18,300 were missing. The earthquake was known as the deadliest earthquake to hit China since 1976 and left about 4.8 million people homeless.
The SAF responded by donating to Chengdu a relief package worth US$80,000 to support the People’s Liberation Army's relief efforts in China.
Two C-130 aircraft from 122 Squadron were deployed to ferry medical supplies, food, and other relief supplies, as well as a Singapore Civil Defence Force disaster assistance and rescue team, to areas affected by the earthquake.
The RSAF provided a transportation link between Singapore and China for relief supplies.