Republic of Singapore Air Force - 150 Squadron |
Point of Contact = Squadron Duty Officer (SDO). See FAQ/Research/Contact link under [SA] in the menu. |
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Patch RSAF-150 patch from Corne Rodenburg |
Sources David Weber Ivan Brocot Peter Lau P. H. Ong Corn; Rodenburg Don Simms G. J. A. van Boven Mike Yeo Todd "HUN" Frommelt |
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Handle No info yet. Heritage SEP 1968: Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF), formed as the Singapore Air Defence Command (SADC) in 1968, and was renamed the RSAF in SEP 1975. 1997: Established with 143 Squadron A-4 Skyhawks, for deployment to France. |
Home Ports Tengah Air Base |
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Air Wings RSAF |
Aircraft Date Type First Received - - - - - - Type of Aircraft: 19xx: SIAI-Marchetti SF2.60 1997: A-4SU Skyhawk. 1997: TA-4SU Skyhawk.
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Deployments Cazaux AB, France |
Commanding Officers No info yet. |
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Awards No info yet |
Awards continued No additional info |
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Events 1972: RSAF begins its purchase of A-4B Skyhawks. 1973: Two Skyhawk squadrons are formed, 142 Squadron, the Gryphon, at Tengah AB; and 143 Squadron, the Phoenix, at Changi AB. 1974: When I was a flight instuctor in VT-24 (Chase Field, Beeville, Texas) in 1974 we had 5-6 students from the Singapore AF going through transition training. I had the CO, Gary Yeo, as one of my students. They showed me pictures of the single- and two-seat A-4s waiting for them back home. 1997: In 1998, the RSAF decided to base a detachment of Super Skyhawks overseas for its advanced pilot training program. An agreement was reached with the French government for hosting the RSAF training at Cazaux AB in the south of France. Since then, about 18 Skyhawks call Cazaux home. In 1997 the 143 Sqn was dis-established and its aircraft were re-assigned to the 150 Sqn. The 150 had previously flown the SIAI-Marchetti SF.260. With its new aircraft, the 150 was assigned the role of advanced jet training and thus became the unit to deploy to France. 23 JUN 2005: Sighted in France during air show at Cazaux AB, France: In the hangar: 902 148483 Static display: 950 145033 Flightline: 905 148529 Y2012: Estimation for 150 Squadron flying in France as an advanced training squadron utilizing Skyhawks is 4 A-4SU and 7 TA-4SU aircraft. |
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Unit Photos 1977: BuNo 147809, No. 957, parked in front of hangar, parked on the ramp. From Gary Verver. BuNo 145021 converted to TA-4SU 909; at RAF Waddinton on 24JUN00. This bird is used in France for training. A-4S 601 BuNo 142832 on the ramp. From Gary Verver. Date unknown: BuNo 145063-A-4S 939. 1974: A-4S 602 BuNo 142771 on the ramp. From Gary Verver. 05 JUN 1975: Singapore Skyhawk BuNo 145047, #651, parked on the NAS Lemoore ramp. Photographer unknown, via W. Mutza Singapore Skyhawk reported to be BuNo 145041 with Singapore Aircraft Industries markings and logo. P.H. Ong 1975: Singapore Skyhawk BuNo 142908, #603, parked on the flightline. Photographer unknown, from Gary Verver. OCT 1975: Singapore Skyhawk BuNo 145047, #651, parked on the flightline. Photographer unknown, via W. Mutza Singapore Skyhawk BuNo 142832, #601, parked on the flightline. Unknown Photographer via W. Mutza. 1982: A-4S 644 BuNo 142865 on the ramp. From Gary Verver. Circa 1982: A4S1 No. 973, A-4S1 No. 982 and A4S No. 682. 1984: Singapore Skyhawk BuNo 149522, #936, parked on the line. Description: Right side view of Singapore 143 Squadron A4S-1 Skyhawk BuNo 149522, #936, on the line in a brown/green camouflage scheme. Location might be Changi Air Base. Unknown photographer via W. Mutza. 1992: : BuNo 148462, No. 942, taxing, Pic1, Pic2. Photos from Gary Verver. 1993: BuNo 148521 No. 992, A-4SU in-flight. 1996: BuNo 149588, No 958, A-4S parked on the ramp. Photo from Gary Verver. APR97: BuNo 148462, No. 942, parked on the ramp. Photo from Gary Verver. APR97: BuNo 148605, A-4SU No. 917 parked on the line. Photo from Gary Verver. Circa 1998 - France: TA-4SU of the RSAF, BuNo 148525, in flight over France. Photo from Jim Winchester. JUL 1998 - France: BuNo 145041, a TA-4SU of the RSAF flying over France. Note the "second" canopy, it's bubble appearance to the front canopy. Unique only to RSAF. BuNo 144971 A-4S No. 659 parked. 1999: BuNo 145041 TA-4SU 1999: JUL00: Republic of Singapore Air Force A-4S Skyhawk BuNo 147809 - July 2000. A-4S Skyhawk number 957 is pictured starting up on the Dijon Air Base flight line during an "air show" July 2000. Photograph from Ivan Brocot, Dijon, France. 2002 BuNo 145063 A-4SU 939. APR01: Republic of Singapore Air Force Skyhawk - April 2001. Five Royal Singapore Airforce Skyhawks on the Colmar, France, flight line April 25, 2001. The Skyhawks were pictured while participating in ODAX 2001 the annual European air war game exercise. G.J.A. van Boven/Sentry Aviation News photo. Republic of Singapore Air Force A-4S Skyhawk BuNo 144956 on display at the Tengah Air Base. Jim Winchester. BuNo 144980 at RSAF Museum in Singapore. Mike Yeo. JAN 2002: A-4SU BuNo 142131 takes off at Korat AB, Thailand for a mission in support of Exercise COPE TIGER 02. Cope Tiger is an annual, multi-national exercise in the Asia-Pacific region . TSGT James E. Lotz, USAF. JUN 2005: Singapore Skyhawk flight-line at Cazaux, from l-r: BuNo 142881, #908, BuNo 145041, #907 and BuNo 148528, #905. Jim Winchester. 11 JUN 2005: Singapore Skyhawk #950 (BuNo 145033) outside the smart 150 Sqn hangar. Jim Winchester. Date unknown: A-4SU BuNo 148526, No. 993, taxi. Photo from Gary Verver. Date unknown: RSAF 951, BuNo 142839, on the ramp at Cazaux Air Base France. The RSAF does pilot training at that location. From Gary Verver. BuNo 145071 A-4SU 941. NOV 2001: Singapore A4-SU 926, BuNo 148458, lands on a roadway. Provided by Phil Thompson. Date Unknown: BuNo 147823, 150 Squadron's 938 parked on the ramp. Photo from Jan Hendriksen 09 JUL 2001: Singapore A-4SU Skyhawk BuNo 149493, 975 and RNZAF 75 Sqn. A-4K Skyhawk BuNo 154904, NZ6212, Paya Leba, Singapore. Glen Turner via Phil Thompson 09 JUL 2001: Singapore A-4SU Skyhawk BuNo 149493, 975 and 75 Sqn A-4K Skyhawk BuNo 154904, NZ6212, Paya Leba, Singapore. 09 JUL 2001: Singapore A-4SU Skyhawk BuNo 149493, 975 and 75 Sqn A-4K Skyhawk BuNo 154904, NZ6212, Paya Leba, Singapore. 18 JAN 2002: A US Marine Corps (USMC) F/A-18C Hornet aircraft from Marine Fighter Attack Squadron "All Weather" 232 (VMFA-232) taxi`s in front of a Republic of Singapore Air Force A-4SU Skyhawk aircraft at Korat AB, Thailand for a mission in support of Exercise COPE TIGER `02. Cope Tiger is an annual, multinational exercise in the Asia-Pacific region which promotes closer relations and enables air force units in the region to sharpen air combat skills and practice interoperability with US Forces. 18 MAY 2002 - France: Two A-4SU Skyhawks in France. The RSAF 150 Squadron provides Singapore pilots training from the Cazaux Air Base. BuNo 149916, No. 906 is on the left, with BuNo 145063 No. 939 on the right. Singapore TA-4SU in France to provide training for Singapore pilots. BuNo 145033 started life as an A-4B. "HUN" Frommelt Singapore TA-4SU in France to provide training for Singapore pilots. BuNo 145033 started life as an A-4B. A4-SU 927 (147779) in background. "HUN" Frommelt 18 MAY 2002: Singapore 150 Sqn. A-4SU Skyhawk BuNo 147797, side number 925, Cazaux. Date unknown: Singapore 150 Sqn. A-4SU Skyhawk BuNo 147823, side number 938, Photo from Gary Verver. RSAF 928 on the ramp. RSAF 957 on the ramp. RSAF 938 Cazaux AB France. Circa 2003: BuNo 147779, No. 927 parked, No 927 in-flight, another in-flight. From Gary Verver. 02 JUN 2007: Singapore BuNo 145041 was taken 02 June this year at Mont de Marsan, France. 21 JAN 2010: BuNo 147797 being prepared for display. "For now, the cockpit is empty, guns and refuelling probe removed, we hope to recover some parts in the future when the last specimen will be definitely retired." 2011: Singapore training unit Skyhawks, TA-4SU 932 (BuNo 144977) and A-4SU 927 (BuNo 147779) in France. Singapore A-4SU Skyhawks in France to provide training for Singapore pilots. "HUN" Frommelt. Off-Duty Photos No info yet. |
