Singapore Air Force 40 years air show

[R.Snijders]

I am trying to gather more info about the airshow. So far I know that it will be held
28 Aug 08 (Thu) - 31 Aug 08 (Sun)
The event will be open to the public on 30 and 31 Aug 08.
Venue:
Paya Lebar Air Base

Getting There:
a. Free shuttle service* to Paya Lebar Air Base is available at Hougang SBS Transit Bus Interchange and Eunos SBS Transit Bus Interchange, or

b. Hop onto SBS Transit Bus Service 90 at Toa Payoh SBS Transit Bus Interchange and alight opposite Air Force Museum. The entrance is just next to the Air Force Museum

* Free Shuttle Service operating hours: 0830 hrs to 2000 hrs

Event Description:
This year, the Republic of Singapore Air Force turns 40! As part of the 40th Anniversary Celebrations, the RSAF Open House 2008 will be held for the public on the 30th and 31st August 2008. The event will showcase the 3rd Generation RSAF and the capabilities that the RSAF has developed over the years. Exciting highlights include aerial display performances, aircraft rides, hot air balloon rides, display of our advanced weapon systems and carnival activities for all!

A set of 5 commemorative stamps featuring the diverse range of vocations that make up the 3rd Generation RSAF will be officially launched by SingPost on 28 Aug 08. The set of stamps in the form of First Day Cover affixed with stamps and Presentation Pack will also be available for sale during the RSAF Open House.

So make your way to the RSAF Open House 2008 this August. Find out more about the force like nothing on earth at the RSAF Open House 2008!

Admission:
Admission is FREE!

There will be a static and an aerial display.
source:http://www.mindef.gov.sg/rsaf/40years/

What I do not know yet, are the details of the aircraft that will participate in the static cq the aerial display. I expect that at least all the aircraft types of the Singapore Airforce will be present.
No clue whatsoever if we can expect foreign air forces to send a delegation. Anyone with more details?

[Hans.Jacobs]

hi Robbert,

The RSAF open house always has 1-2 samples of each type on static display. If you come early you can take clear shots. Show up around 0800 so you're one of the first ones in. Do the static first as there are barely any fences to obstruct the view, but the problem is that people can get up close and personal with the aircraft, which makes taking pictures later in the morning impossible. There will be 2 air power demos, one in the morning, one in the afternoon. Which basically is a QRA display with a pair of F-5's and F-16's. Assume the Black Knights will also be there and there will be helicopter demos and joy rides in Hercules and F-50 to keep the kids busy.
It is not common to have foreign visitors and in this case i dont think anything can be expected, which is a pity.

Best regards,
Hans.

[PIK Flyer]

Hi Robbert

There's actually loads of info on the Open House site, including a map, a rough flying program etc.

It's just quite hard to find your way around. Try starting at:-

http://www.mindef.gov.sg/rsaf/oh08/info/event.html" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

... then you have to remember that there are two levels of menu options at the top - explore all of them and you will get loads of info.

I'm very jealous - I've visited the museum on the airfield but was told that its not normally a good idea to take photos outside the base.

Just in case you dont spot it - cameras are allowed but no lenses 500mm or more are permitted. The draw for the pleasure flights in the Hercules, Chinook etc is only open to Singapore citizens or permanent residents.