In Pictures: RSAF airdrops aid to refugees in Gaza
On March 20, the Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF) successfully executed its first humanitarian airdrop to the Palestinians in Gaza. Here’s a glimpse behind the scenes of the mission.
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Humanitarian aid supplies being released from the RSAF’s C-130 transport aircraft.
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The humanitarian aid from Singapore that was airdropped comprised donations of meal packs, food items and other emergency relief items.
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The RSAF’s C-130 transport aircraft taking off from King Abdullah II Air Base in Jordan for the airdrop.
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The RSAF's C-130 transport aircraft arriving in Amman, Jordan, on March 16, 2024, to deliver humanitarian aid to civilians in Gaza.
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Personnel from 3rd SAF Transport Battalion supported the airdrop operations by packing the supplies and rigging the container delivery system.
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Aerial cargo riggers from the Singapore Army securing the humanitarian supplies for the airdrop mission.
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Parachutes being attached after the humanitarian supplies are secured.
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Packed and with parachutes attached, the airdrop supplies are loaded onto the C-130 transport aircraft.
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The RSAF's loadmaster conducting final safety checks before the C-130 takes off for the airdrop mission.
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Pre-flight checks on the loads are completed, and they are ready to be airdropped.
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Close coordination and planning with the Jordanian Air Force were crucial to ensure the success of the airdrop operations, said RSAF.
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