Singapore Hunters in RAF Chivenor and RAF Brawdy
VampireDave got the facts there.
The SOTF Hunters, or Singapore Weapons Training Unit (SWTU) as what was known here is a small detachment of Hunters based initially in RAF Chivenor then later Brawdy. The purpose of stationing the Singapore-owned Hunters there was to allow Singaporean Hunter pilots to cycle to SWTU for weaponry training under the tutelage of the RAF.
The aircraft carried RAF markings over the unique Singapore camouflage scheme and tail numbers.
Am in the process of compiling a book on Singapore Hunters which will also include profiles to showcase the various squadron markings and interesting colour schemes carried by the Singaporean Hunters.
YK Goh
Singapore
Singapore Aviation
Thanks for sharing and am most amazed with the wealth of photo collection out there relating to aviation in Singapore.
Am particularly impressed with David’s collection in his website which I drew much new knowledge of the RAF years in Singapore.
In my own time, I had written a book to chronicle the major developments in aviation on this small island nation which now boasts 5 airfields. The book will not do justice to the contributions of the RAF and other British services towards the development of aviation in Singapore. I tried, however, to incorporate as much as I can into the book with help from the RAF Museum, IWM and the local national archives.
The book had also been recentlly reviewed in June edition of Air Britain Aviation World.
http://www.stpressbooks.com.sg/Where-Lions-Fly-100-Years-of-Aviation-in-Singapore-1911-2011.html
YK Goh
Singapore
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