Specifications
History
In the late 1960s, British forces began withdrawing their aircraft squadrons from Singapore. To protect its own airspace during the Cold War, the newly formed air force acquired refurbished British Hawker Hunter jets, including interceptors and ground-strike versions.
The Hunter was praised by Singaporean pilots for its smooth handling and rugged airframe. It served as the backbone of Singapore air defense for more than twenty years, flying air patrols and training the first generations of local jet fighter pilots until retirement in the early 1990s.
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Combat Medals & Awards
Bintang Temasek
Singapore's highest national medal awarded for extreme bravery in times of great danger.
Darjah Utama Bakti Cemerlang (Tentera)
Singapore's highest distinguished military command award for outstanding leadership and defense service.
Pingat Bakti Setia (Tentera)
Singapore's prestigious quarter-century Long Service Medal presented for 25 continuous years of honorable military service.
Pingat Gagah Berani
Singapore's second-highest valor medal for conspicuous bravery in combat operations.
Pingat Jasa Gemilang (Tentera)
A prestigious military medal honoring exceptional performance and service to Singapore's national defense.
Singapore Armed Forces Good Service Medal
Awarded to personnel who complete five years of faithful full-time military or national service.
Singapore Armed Forces Long Service and Good Conduct (10 Years) Medal
Recognizes a full decade of loyal and honorable regular military service in the armed forces.
Singapore Armed Forces Long Service and Good Conduct (20 Years) Medal
Honors two decades of distinguished and dedicated duty in the Singapore military.
Singapore Armed Forces Overseas Service Medal
Awarded to servicemen who deploy overseas on operational, combat support, or humanitarian missions.
Tsunami Relief Operation Medal
Special operational medal awarded for massive disaster relief efforts after the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami.
