The 121 Squadron "Brahminy Kite" ("Gannet" before 1994) of the Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF) currently operates the Fokker 50 Utility Aircraft (UTA) and Maritime Patrol Aircraft (MPA) based at Changi Airbase (West). The squadron goes by the motto of "Seek and Destroy" and the mascot is the brahminy kite.

The Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF) is the aerial service branch of the Singapore Armed Forces (SAF) responsible for controlling and defending the airspace of the country, and providing air support to the Army and Navy. It was established in 1968 as the Singapore Air Defence Command (SADC) before renaming to its current name in 1975. [7]

The aircraft, modified by the RSAF engineers, had significantly greater endurance and carriage capacity than the Skyvans. RSAF engineers were also key in transforming the civilian platform into a highly versatile maritime patrol aircraft. The aircraft are operated by 121 Squadron and are stationed at Changi Air Base (West).

2010年9月13日 · With 111 SQN's E-2C Hawkeye and G550-AEW aircraft and 121 SQN's F-50 MPA, the TG plays a key role in the surveillance of the skies and seas of Singapore. As the RSAF's first transport squadron, 121 SQN started life in 1973 operating the Shorts SH-7 Skyvan aircraft. In 1993, these were replaced by the current F-50 MPAs and Utility Aircraft (UTA).

2016年7月15日 · To develop Air Force leaders and professionals committed to the mission of the RSAF, steeped in core values with strong foundational competencies. The composition of AFTC is as follows: Flying Training Institute (“Strength Through Knowledge And Skills”): 124 Squadron (“Strive For Excellence”)

The 121 Squadron "Brahminy Kite" ("Gannet" before 1994) of the Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF) currently operates the Fokker F-50 Utility Aircraft (UTA) and Maritime Patrol Aircraft (MPA) based at Changi Airbase (West). The squadron goes by the motto of "Seek and Destroy" and the mascot is the Brahminy Kite.

The 121Sqn is unique in the RSAF, it is the first RSAF squadron to be crewed by both RSAF and RSN personnels as the pilots are drawn from the RSAF while the equipment/system specialists are from the RSN. As such, the F-50 MPA is part of a MINDEF system that comprises both Republic of Singapore Air Force and Republic of Singapore Navy assets ...

2022年1月4日 · Part of a collaboration between Nanyang Polytechnic's School of Design & Media and the Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF), the VR system was developed for training for the RSAF’s Fokker 50...

Here's a look at 121 Squadron's first aircraft - the SH-7 Skyvan aircraft. The Skyvan was a basic twin-engined propeller aircraft employed for utility and airlift roles. It was also used to perform...

2016年8月31日 · 19 Feb 1997 – The Fokker 50 Maritime Patrol Aircraft (MPA) operated by 121 Squadron, was declared fully operational by then Minister for Education and Second Minister for Defence, RADM (NS) Teo Chee Hean. The Fokker 50 aircrraft was acquired in 1993 to replace the Short Skyvans.