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Thursday, July 20, 2006

Singapore: New Attack Helicopters Debut at Parade

Two AH-64D Apache attack helicopters (right) will escort the Chinook in the State Flag Flypast.The Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF) will present several newcomers to the aerial display at this year's National Day Parade (NDP).

Colonel (COL) David Wong, Chairman of NDP Air Participation Committee, said: "This year's display will feature the RSAF F-16 fighter jets, the Chinook and, for the first time, the Apache attack helicopters."

Three AH-64D Apache attack helicopters will take part in two sections of the three-part aerial display, which will involve 21 aircraft and occur during the Parade & Ceremony segment of NDP.

In the traditional State Flag Flypast, two Apache helicopters will escort the Chinook helicopter carrying the 60-by-90-feet Singapore flag.

Three Apache helicopters, flying in an arrow formation, will follow three F-16D Block 52+ fighter jets in the aerial display.

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