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Fighter pilots’ ready for Top End war as Singapore crew arrives

FIGHTER pilots from the Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF) have arrived in Darwin and around 200 personnel are taking part in their two-month training mission over the Top End skies.

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Fighter pilots from the Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF) have arrived in Darwin and around 200 personnel are taking part in their two-month training mission over the Top End skies.

Along with RSAF’s F-15SGs, fighter jets is this G550 Airborne Early Warning aircraft, which has been seen at RAAF Base Darwin.

The Singaporeans are engaging in air combat exercises at Delamere Air Weapons Range and Bradshaw Field Training Area. The RSAF said realistic, high-end training will be conducted during the training stint.

Singapore’s Defence Minister Ng Eng Hen said his nation was grateful for the support of the Australian Government and the “good people in Darwin for hosting our military training.”

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