RSAF Super Pumas for Aussie fires
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Once again putting our defence equipments into good use, win win situation, helping our friends and gaining experiences. :)
SINGAPORE - Singapore has offered Canberra the use of a fleet of helicopters based in Australia to battle wildfires that have claimed 173 lives and razed entire towns, Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong said."If it would be helpful to your efforts, Singapore can offer the use of our Super Puma helicopters currently stationed in Oakey for your relief efforts," Lee said in a letter to his Australian counterpart, Kevin Rudd.
"We are also ready to help in any other way that we can," he added in the letter, released by Singapore's foreign ministry late Monday.
The Super Puma helicopters are suitable for search and rescue operations and to transport people and equipment.
Because of its limited local airspace, Singapore has stationed 12 Super Pumas in Oakey, Queensland for more than a decade under an agreement with the Australian government to allow its air force to conduct training exercises.
Lee also said he was "deeply saddened" to learn of the loss of lives and extensive damage caused by the Australian fires. -AFP
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wasted, the water bucket system is in SG
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Very nice gesture to a friend in need.
I think helicopters like the Mil Mi-8MTV-1 on loan from New Zealand, which is equipped with a 5000 litre bambi bucket will prove to be more useful at this time. That's the largest fire fighting helicopter in the Southern hemisphere.
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Another great way to let our boys to have some experience and make a good fren when in need !!
Win-Win Situation !!