An 80s SBC Drama of RSAF

I must be Primary 1 or 2 when this Drama was broadcast on the than SBC. Featured in this SBC drama opening video are the Northrop F-5S Tiger Fighter jet (Base in Paya Lebar Air Base), the Lockheed C130 Hercules (Base in Paya Lebar Air Base), SIAI Machetti S211 Jet Trainer ( Base in our jet training detachment in Australia) and finally the Eurocopter AS332 Super Puma (Base in Sembawang Air Base). Back than in the 80s we don't even have the modern F-16 fighter jet and the CH-47 Chinooks but I'm sure we were already a force to be reckon with. This is a very pilot orientated drama, the Singapore version of Top Gun since most of the boys who watch it aspire to be a fighter pilot. Who would even thought of been a Technician or Logistic Officer back in those days when they watch the drama? After all, it was a glamorous look into the life of RSAF.

Been in the Air Force for 5 years now as a Senior Technician, I came to realize that behind every minute of aircraft/helicopter footage in this video are hundreds of maintenance man hours, hundreds of spare parts requirement, thousands of paper work, and tons of Engineering and Technical experience required. Not to forget the pressure to meet the demands of the operation sides. So when you watch a tv footage of any military or commercial aircraft flying with good looking pilots, don't forget that without all the guys in the background, all this fancy military planes will be sitting there without power.

Credit for the above video goes to khlgx from Youtube. You can view her Youtube Channel here. There is numerous SBC drama opening theme in her Channel.