SAF Concludes Bushfire Relief Operation in Australia

The Singapore Armed Forces has concluded its operations in support of the Australian Government’s bushfire relief efforts in south-eastern Australia. A total of 71 Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF) personnel from the Oakey detachment, Australia, comprising pilots, aircrew and engineers, were deployed for this mission.

Two RSAF CH-47 Chinook helicopters were deployed to the Royal Australian Air Force Base East Sale in Victoria, Australia, and commenced relief operations alongside the Australian Defence Force. The RSAF helicopters contributed to relief efforts by delivering firefighting equipment and relief supplies, and transporting emergency service personnel. In total, the RSAF helicopters flew over 30 sorties, transported more than 260 persons and ferried close to 73 tons of supplies.

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