http://www.mindef.gov.sg/imindef/publications/cyberpioneer/news/2006/February/09feb06_news.html
Three Apache Longbow attack helicopters (AH-64D) of the Republic of
Singapore Air Force (RSAF) have returned to Singapore after a
four-year deployment in the United States.
The three helicopters, regarded as the most advanced attack
helicopters in the world, touched down at Sembawang Air Base on 26
Jan.
Chief of Air Force Major-General (MG) Lim Kim Choon and other
senior air force officers were present at the homecoming ceremony
to mark the helicopters' return.
After the Apaches had landed, MG Lim performed a symbolic
christening on one of the Apaches by peeling off a decal on the
aircraft, revealing the words "First RSAF Apache Home".
Amidst the celebrations, one man was already making plans for the
Apaches - Squadron Commanding Officer Lieutenant-Colonel (LTC) Sew
Chun Liang.
"The immediate task is to get the Apache pilots accustomed to the
local training areas," said LTC Sew. "For the past few years, we
have been operating the aircraft in the US."
"Now that the aircraft are back, we will have to make sure that we
operate them safely and effectively in our own training
areas."
The Apache will make an appearance at the Asian Aerospace 2006
exhibition, which will be held in Singapore from 21 to 26
Feb.
The public will get an opportunity to get up close to the
helicopter.
