2015/08 - National Day Parade 2015

Fighter Jets

F-16 Fighting Falcon

Year

2015

The RSAF showcased 50 aircraft during Singapore's 50th anniversary with a spectacular aerial display of 20 F-16s forming the number 50.

To mark Singapore's 50th year of independence in 2015, the National Day Parade returned to the Padang, where the first parade was held in 1966. This year’s celebrations involved the largest contingent in the parade and ceremony, which was integrated with the show, aerial display, and mobile column. The aerial display showcased 50 RSAF aircraft, the largest number ever to be featured in a National Day Parade. For the first time, 20 F-16s formed the number 50 while jetting across the sky in a salute to the nation.

Helicopters fly over a building with "SINGAPURA" in red letters on its facade.

The RSAF’s aerial display across the Padang was integrated with the show and mobile column to put on a special celebration for the nation’s jubilee year.

Military vehicles and trucks parade past a building decorated with Singaporean flags.

The RSAF's Igla, SPYDER, and I-HAWK were featured in the 2km-long convoy that took 14 minutes to drive past the Padang.

Parade of uniformed officers and planes forming "SG" in the sky.

The RSAF's Guard of Honour contingent consisted of 96 personnel and two contingent commanders from Air Power Generation Command.