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Black Knights formed; paint scheme unveiled
Report by Teo Jing Ting | Photos by Chua Soon Lye | 26 July 2013 Friday | 1900 hours

The crescent moon and the five stars from the national flag are the highlights of the new paint scheme for the Black Knights aircraft.

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They have always been a source of great pride for Singaporeans and their very name speaks of prestige.

Since 1973, the Republic of Singapore Air Force’s (RSAF’s) Black Knights have thrilled many with their dazzling displays. And now, the military aerobatics team, last seen at the 2008 Singapore Airshow, is making a comeback in a spanking new design as it begins preparation in earnest for next February’s Singapore Airshow.

While the F-16C Fighting Falcons kept with the traditional colours of red and white – the colours of Singapore’s national flag, what’s new are the crescent moon and five stars painted on the top of the fighter jets.

“This is a symbol of the Black Knights evolving and its fresh remake of the old design. It looks pretty good!” said former Black Knight Colonel (COL) Philip Chionh.

An advisor to the new team, COL Chionh is looking forward to watching the team perform at the Singapore Airshow next year.

“Every show is an improvement to the one before, and I’m excited to see the team’s performance next year. They’ll bring a new dimension to the aerobatics and it’ll be an exciting experience for the audience,” said the 45-year-old, who was part of the team that performed at the 2008 Singapore Airshow.

Although widely known for their precise aerial manoeuvres, the Black Knight pilots are not full-time performers and continue to hold operational appointments. Nevertheless, the Black Knights have, time and again, wowed the crowds with their tight-formation flying and daring manoeuvres, which are comparable to those of professional full-time aerobatics teams.

Speaking at a simple ceremony to unveil the new paint scheme at Tengah Air Base on 26 Jul, Chief of Air Force, Major-General (MG) Hoo Cher Mou, said: “The Black Knights’ precision, tight formations, skilful and spectacular manoeuvres are a source of great pride for a small nation like ours. The team has always thrilled spectators with its breathtaking performances. I am confident that the Black Knights will continue with this tradition and do the RSAF proud.”

So be prepared to have your breath taken away from you and keep your calendar free from 11 to 16 Feb 2014!

http://www.mindef.gov.sg/imindef/resourcelibrary/cyberpioneer/topics/articles/news/2013/jul/26jul13_news2.html#.UfJxwqxLjW5

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Hello,

 

some news regarding the participants? Some rumours?

 

Offical website announce just the Black Knights and Yak-130!

 

Cheers!

 

Sascha

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Singapore Airshow 2014 tickets for public days on sale from Nov 1

By Karamjit Kaur | 3 October 2013 Thursday | 4:07 PM

Tickets for the Singapore Airshow 2014, which will open to the public on Feb 15 and 16, will go on sale from tomorrow at all Sistic outlets.

 

They are priced at $22 for adults and $9 for children between three and 12 years old.


An extra $3 Sistic booking fee for adults and $1 for children is payable.


Each ticket includes a two-way shuttle between the event site at Changi Exhibition Centre and Singapore Expo, organiser Experia Events said on Thursday.

 

http://www.straitstimes.com/breaking-news/singapore/story/singapore-airshow-2014-tickets-public-days-sale-nov-1-20131031

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I really hope that Airbus will display their A319 Corporate Jet, A320 Sharklets or A350 or A380? Any one of it is good enough! Boeing 787-9? And don't fly it off before public viewing day!!!

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I really hope that Airbus will display their A319 Corporate Jet, A320 Sharklets or A350 or A380? Any one of it is good enough! Boeing 787-9? And don't fly it off before public viewing day!!!

yes please don't leave anytime before the show ends! During the last show, the 787 flew off a day before the show ended, and so I didn't manage to catch it. :(

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yes please don't leave anytime before the show ends! During the last show, the 787 flew off a day before the show ended, and so I didn't manage to catch it. :(

Normally Boeing does not give two hoots to public days - their main target visitors are the trade visitors and airlines. Usually their planes will leave on the third day of the show. At the last Singapore Air Show in 2012, the B787 departed on the Saturday of the show (first public day). So even trade visitors did not get to see it fly!

 

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Think I'll be there from friday until sunday. Hope to meet you out there!? Maybe we'll organize an international spotters-meet!?

 

Some news regarding the participants of the flying-display?

 

Cheers!

 

Sascha

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is this eticket or still need to exchange at sistic outlet? also, where to board the shuttle to changi exhibition centre?

U still need to exchange it at Sistic. The shuttle can be boarded from Expo Hall 7, an MRT station away from SIN

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Now that you've mentioned it, yea. The Yak is no longer there. Hopefully like you said, even more stuffs to see.

Hopefully also more statics to see as well.

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Can I expect some singapore stuff in the flying display (F-15, F-16 solo etc.) except the Black Knights?

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S. Korean Air Force To Showcase T-50B Aircraft At Singapore AirShow

By Our Bureau | 16 December 2013 Monday | 03:28 PM

 

Black Eagles, the South Korean Air Force special squadron, will part in the Singapore Air Show with T-50B aircraft.

 

On December 4, DAPA (Defense Acquisition Program Administration) said that the Singapore Air Show, one of three international air shows, would be held from February 11-16, and the Black Eagles would participate in the show to promote exporting Korean aircraft, specifically the T-50.

 

The feature of engagement in this Singapore Air Show is that we fly directly while the T-50 is taken apart, delivered and re-built in the last the U.K.

 

http://defenseworld.net/news/9647/S__Korean_Air_Force_To_Showcase_T_50B_Aircraft_At_Singapore_AirShow#.Ur5xAYlhic2

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Black Eagles!?!?! Yeeeeeeesssssss! Saw them at RIAT last year! Great, great, great ...

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