As part of the annual Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF) training, a Singaporean C-130H Hercules transport aircraft and approximately 140 Singaporean personnel have deployed to RAAF Richmond to undertake flying activity including airdrop and parachute operations over Western Sydney, the Blue Mountains, and regional New South Wales.
Air Commodore Bradley Clarke, Commander of Air Mobility Group, said the training detachment would allow RAAF and Australian Army members to engage closely with RSAF personnel.
“Singaporean C-130 crews deploy to RAAF Base Richmond for this training each year,” Air Commodore Clarke said.
“Our support allows us to more easily integrate with Singapore in future, and positively contributes to Singapore’s own security. Singapore has provided air mobility support to Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief operations throughout the region, including to Australia during floods and bushfires.”
Running between the 27 April and 4 June 2024 the training involves day and night flying on weekdays, and flying at low level in airspace and airfields commonly used by RAAF aircraft.
The Australian Defence Force (ADF) will support the exercise with airbase operations support, air traffic control services and other logistical and operational support. ADF jumpers, parachutes, and aircraft will not be involved.