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RSAF crew had to work 48 hours to prepare for repatriation flights to Saudi Arabia

Major Simeon Chen (left) and Captain Gerald Goh who were part of the operation for the two repatriation flights, photographed with the MRTT on March 27.
Major Simeon Chen (left) and Captain Gerald Goh who were part of the operation for the two repatriation flights, photographed with the MRTT on March 27.

Spotting a distant projectile, RSAF pilots worked to ensure it was safe to continue repatriation flight

The multi-role tanker transport aircraft that was used for the two repatriation flights from Riyadh and Jeddah.
The multi-role tanker transport aircraft that was used for the two repatriation flights from Riyadh and Jeddah.

From sirens to safety: Second RSAF flight returns from Saudi Arabia with S’poreans, foreign nationals

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Returnee Ms Raja Nur Syakirah, 21, embracing her mother after returning from Jeddah, at Changi Airport Terminal 2 on March 13, 2026. 

ST PHOTO: JASON QUAH
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Returnee Ms Raja Nur Syakirah, 21, embracing her mother after returning from Jeddah, at Changi Airport Terminal 2 on March 13, 2026. 

ST PHOTO: JASON QUAH

Forum: What ‘Welcome home’ meant to a Singaporean on board an RSAF evacuation flight

Mr Nisar Keshvani with his wife and children, before boarding the RSAF evacuation flight from Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Mr Nisar Keshvani with his wife and children, before boarding the RSAF evacuation flight from Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

‘Once in a lifetime’: RSAF plane returns with largest group of S’poreans from Middle East so far

Ms Amanda Er, 31, healthcare worker, tearing up as she is greeted by a loved one, after her RSAF repatriation flight from Saudi Arabia, at the arrival hall of Changi Airport Terminal 2 on  March 11, 2026. ST PHOTO: SHINTARO TAY
Ms Amanda Er, 31, healthcare worker, tearing up as she is greeted by a loved one, after her RSAF repatriation flight from Saudi Arabia, at the arrival hall of Changi Airport Terminal 2 on  March 11, 2026. ST PHOTO: SHINTARO TAY

RSAF A330 aircraft to support repatriation of Singaporeans from Saudi Arabia

A Republic of Singapore Air Force A330 multi-role tanker transport aircraft at the Singapore Airshow in February 2026.
A Republic of Singapore Air Force A330 multi-role tanker transport aircraft at the Singapore Airshow in February 2026.

RSAF airlifts vessel crew member out at sea to Singapore General Hospital in medical emergency

The crew member who required urgent medical attention was taken safely to Singapore General Hospital by the RSAF.
The crew member who required urgent medical attention was taken safely to Singapore General Hospital by the RSAF.

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How this UAV pilot is reshaping S’pore’s fight against new aerial threats

captain eugene chia, pilot of the unmanned aerial vehicle (uav) heron 1, finds ways to enhance the unmanned aerial system capabilities of the republic of singapore air force (rsaf)
captain eugene chia, pilot of the unmanned aerial vehicle (uav) heron 1, finds ways to enhance the unmanned aerial system capabilities of the republic of singapore air force (rsaf)

Vessel crew member airlifted to hospital by RSAF’s search and rescue helicopter

The rescue crew disembarking with the patient at Singapore General Hospital on Feb 7.
The rescue crew disembarking with the patient at Singapore General Hospital on Feb 7.

Australian pilot excited to demonstrate F-35 capabilities at Singapore Airshow

The Royal Australian Air Force's F-35A performing during the Singapore Airshow's flying display on Feb 3.
The Royal Australian Air Force's F-35A performing during the Singapore Airshow's flying display on Feb 3.

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.