Singapore and Indonesian F-16s in ‘Rising 50’ formation flypast

As part of the ‘Rising 50’ celebrations to mark 50 years of bilateral ties between Indonesia and Singapore, the Indonesian Air Force ( Tentara Nasional Indonesia-Angkatan Udara, TNI-AU) and the Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF) flew in separate and joint formations over Singapore’s Marina Bay on 7 September. Each air force contributed 10 F-16s – the Indonesian F-16A/C/Ds were from SkadronUdara 3 and 16, while the RSAF was represented by F-16C/ Ds from 140 and 143 Squadrons. Witnessed amongst thousands by leaders from both countries, the F-16s flew in unilateral ‘arrowhead’ formations and jointly in a ‘50’ formation.