140 Squadron, Republic of Singapore Air Force

Infobox Military Unit
unit_name=RSAF 140 Squadron


role=Multi-role fighter
equipment=Twelve F-16C/D Fighting Falcons
garrison=Tengah Air Base
motto="Stand Firm in Defence"
dates=1970
identification_symbol=Osprey
battle_honours=

The 140 Squadron "Osprey" of the Republic of Singapore Air Force currently operates twelve F-16 Fighting Falcon of the F-16C/D Block 52 version. Based in Tengah Air Base, the squadron goes by the motto "Stand Firm in Defence" with the Osprey adopted as its mascot.

History

The Squadron was set up in February 1970 as Singapore's first Air Defence Fighter Squadron and received their first aircraft - two refurbished Hawker Hunters aircraft in July 1970. The Hawker Hunters served faithfully for twenty years, after which they were replaced by the F-16A/Bs in 1990. These were, in turn, replaced by newer F-16C/Ds in 2000 and were subsequently transferred to Royal Thai Air Force the same year.

Achievements

140 Squadron is also a consistent winner in the annual Singapore Armed Forces Best Unit Competition for the Air Force, having emerged as the Best Fighter Squadron since the competition's inception back in 1985. Namely: 1986, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1996, 1999, 2003, 2006 & 2007.

Aircraft operated

#46 Hawker Hunters (1970 - 1990)
#8 F-16A/B Fighting Falcons (1990 - 2000)
#12 F-16C/D Fighting Falcons (2000 - present)

External links

* [http://www.mindef.gov.sg/imindef/mindef_websites/atozlistings/air_force/assets/airbases_and_squadrons/tengah.html RSAF web page on 140 Sqn & Tengah Air Base (TAB)]