In Pictures: Lim Chu Kang Road is converted into an aircraft runway for RSAF exercise

Lim Chu Kang Road is being converted into an aircraft runway for the Republic of Singapore Air Force's (RSAF) Exercise Torrent from Nov 10 to 14. The exercise will feature the latest F-15SG fighter jets.

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November 11, 2016 at 7:26 PM

A lamp post being removed along Lim Chu Kang Road. A total of 153 lamp posts, 14 traffic lights, 58 road signs, 12 bus stops, 1.2km of guard rails and 1 speed camera are removed for the exercise on Nov 11, 2016.

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The roof of a bus stop along Lim Chu Kang Road being removed as part of RSAF Exercise Torrent on Nov 11, 2016.
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A military vehicle carrying Solar Portable Airfield Lights to be placed 60 metres apart along Lim Chu Kang Road to guide pilots in poor visibility conditions on Nov 11, 2016.
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A Solar Portable Airfield Light placed along the alternate runway along Lim Chu Kang Road to guide pilots in poor visibility conditions on Nov 11, 2016.
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A bus stop along Lim Chu Kang Road in the process of being removed as part of RSAF Exercise Torrent on Nov 11, 2016.
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The roof of a bus stop along Lim Chu Kang Road being removed as part of RSAF Exercise Torrent on Nov 11, 2016.
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Mobile Arrestor Gear is being prepared at one of the ends of the runway on Nov 11, 2016. It is a mechanical system that rapidly decelrates an aircraft after it touches down.
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Inside the Mobile Air Traffic Control (MATC) Tower installed along Lim Chu Kang Road, the alternate runway.

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The Mobile Air Traffic Control (MATC) Tower installed along Lim Chu Kang Road, the alternate runway.
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The Mobile Air Traffic Control (MATC) Tower installed along Lim Chu Kang Road, the alternate runway.
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