The Singapore Armed Forces Concludes Humanitarian Assistance Efforts in Indonesia

The Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF) C-130 aircraft landing at Paya Lebar Air Base following the conclusion of the humanitarian assistance efforts in Indonesia.

The Singapore Armed Forces (SAF) concluded its humanitarian assistance efforts in Indonesia and returned to Singapore this morning. Chief of Defence Force Lieutenant-General Melvyn Ong received the returning personnel at Paya Lebar Air Base this morning, together with senior SAF officers including Chief of Air Force Major-General Mervyn Tan.

The SAF deployed two Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF) C-130 transport aircraft to Indonesia on 2 October 2018 to support the Indonesian Government’s disaster relief efforts, following the earthquake and tsunami on 28 September 2018. Following the delivery of the relief package, the two RSAF C-130 aircraft and aircrew remained in Indonesia and supported the Indonesian Armed Forces in relief efforts, such as ferrying humanitarian supplies for the displaced civilians in disaster-hit areas. One aircraft returned on 17 October 2018, while the second aircraft returned today. In total, the RSAF flew over 90 sorties, transported more than 800 displaced persons out of the affected areas and ferried about 250 tons of supplies.

Chief of Defence Force Lieutenant-General Melvyn Ong (centre) and Chief of Air Force Major-General Mervyn Tan (first from right) welcoming returning RSAF personnel at Paya Lebar Air Base.

Returning RSAF personnel at Paya Lebar Air Base.