Republic of Singapore Air Force 25 Year History 1968 1993 F-16 E2C UH1H C-130

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The Sky – Our Country
25 years of the Republic of Singapore Air Force
Published by the Republic of Singapore Air Force
Printed in Singapore
1993 192 page illustrated hardcover with jacket
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Upon independence, an urgent need to build of our own defense capability was thrust upon Singapore.
Being a small island state, with only two million people and no natural resources, Singapore was acutely vulnerable.
Ensuring its security and stability is no simple task.
The early withdrawal British forces has made it even more critical for Singapore to take upon itself to protect our island nation.
It was against such a dismal backdrop that the Singapore Armed Forces and subsequently the Republic of Singapore Air Force were set up.
The RSAF but has come a long way for the past 25 years.
Since its humble beginning in 1968, as the Singapore air defense command, it has transformed itself into a modern and potent air force…
Contents
Preface
Foreword
Introduction
25 years of the RSAF
The RSAF and its missions
The modern air battle
25 hours of the RSAF
stretching our wings
The technological frontier
towards tomorrow
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