The Republic of Singapore Air Force's (RSAF) new birds might have achieved full operational capability (FOC) only this week, but the H225M and CH-47F have already seen their fair share of action. They helped save the lives of a stroke victim on a cruise ship and a cargo ship worker who needed urgent medical attention, and had also been involved.
SINGAPORE - When Australia began a nationwide shutdown in March last year as the pandemic there worsened, First Warrant Officer (1WO) Sukhwinder Singh had to adjust to Covid-19 measures in Queensland, where he is based.
The Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF) air crew specialist, who is part of the Oakey Detachment, had to take care of his two children at home after his daughter s kindergarten decided to close and his son s school implemented remote learning.
At work, precautions were also taken by the Chinook helicopter detachment, such as sanitisation multiple times a day, compulsory wearing of masks and safe distancing measures. Meetings went virtual.