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This year, the Black Knights have returned to thrill and inspire at the inaugural Singapore Airshow 2008. The all-new Black Knights team, comprising 6 F-16C Fighting Falcons, still dons the red and white national colours of its A-4SU predecessors and are poised for their best performance yet. With more speed, daring, precision, and new sophisticated manoeuvres, the Black Knights promise to impress!
HISTORY
1973 was only the fifth year of existence for the Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF). Yet, it was a special year and a key milestone in the RSAF's history as it marked the debut of the RSAF's very own and Singapore's first military aerobatics team - The Black Knights.
Since then, the Black Knights have thrilled spectators with their daring and spectacular performances exhibiting precise manoeuvres, tight formations and excellent teamwork.
In tandem with the technological advancement and development of the RSAF, the Black Knights progressed from flying a four-ship formation of the Hawker Hunters in the 70's to a five-ship F-5E Tigers team in the 80’s. In the 90's, the Black Knights performed with a six-aircraft formation, flying the pride of the local defence industry - the re-engined A-4SU Super Skyhawks. In 2000, the Black Knights performed with both the A-4SUs and the F-16 Fighting Falcons and made history by being the world’s first formation aerobatics team to fly two different aircraft types.
This year, in conjunction with RSAF's 40th anniversary, the Black Knights have returned to thrill and inspire at the inaugural Singapore Airshow 2008. The new Black Knights team will fly six F-16C Fighting Falcons in the red and white national colours of their A-4SU predecessors and are poised for their best performance yet. With more speed, power, daring, precision and sophisticated manoeuvres, the Black Knights promise to impress once again!
EMBLEM
The name, Black knights, originates from the game chess. The Knight is widely regarded as the most aggressive, flexible and maneuverable of the chess pieces. It has the ability to breach barriers and move in nimble and strategically important directions. Therefore, the Black Knights exemplifies flexibility, precision maneuverability as well as the mental and physical agility of our pilots.
The Black Knights is also the formation insignia of Tengah Air Base, home to the RSAF's fighter aircraft and the RSAF Black Knights. The Black Knights emblem is sported on the red vertical tail of each of the team's aircraft.
The team's name is emblazoned on both sides of the aircraft which is painted in our National colours, red and white.
BLACK KNIGHTS PILOT #01
LTC Leng Wai Mun is the Team Leader of RSAF's Black Knights 2008 team. He is a Specialist Pilot at HQ Tengah Air Base. He has been in the RSAF for 23 years and he has flown the F-5 fighter aircraft prior to flying the F-16. He has achieved a total of 2,800 flying hours on both aircraft. LTC Leng has also held the appointment of Detachment Commander of the RSAF's F-16 Peace Carvin III detachment in USA.
The 42-year old is married and has two sons. He enjoys outdoor activities with his family.
Said LTC Leng, "The Black Knights are very excited and are working hard to put up a spectacular show that will make Singaporeans proud of the RSAF"
BLACK KNIGHTS PILOT #02
CPT Augustine Wan is a Pilot in 145 SQN at Changi Air Base. He will be flying as the "Right Wingman" of the Black Knights team. He joined the RSAF in 1998 and has piloted the F-16 both locally and overseas at the RSAF's Peace Carvin II Detachment. He has clocked a total of 1,100 flying hours.
The 31-year old is married and has two sons. He enjoys spending time with his family and actively participates in outdoor activities such as cycling and hiking.
Said CPT Augustine, "Like any world class flying demonstration team, we strive for precision and gracefulness in flying. Prior to the performance, we go through much arduous training. It will be even more challenging at the airshow, as we only have one chance to make it right."
BLACK KNIGHTS PILOT #03
CPT Lester John Fair is a Pilot in 143 SQN, Tengah Air Base. He will be flying as "Left Wingman" of the Black Knights team. He has been in the RSAF for 10 years. Despite being the youngest in the team at 29 years of age, he has piloted the F-16 both locally in 140 SQN and 143 SQN, and overseas in the Peace Carvin III Detachment. He has clocked a total of 1,400 flying hours.
CPT Lester enjoys outdoor activities such as soccer.
Said CPT Lester, "I am confident that with much training and the guidance of my fellow Black Knights, I will be able to contribute to the team and put up an unforgettable performance."
BLACK KNIGHTS PILOT #04
MAJ Tay Kok Ann, currently a staff officer in HQ Tengah Air Base, has clocked 2,000 flying hours. He joined the RSAF in 1993. Previously, the 35-year old had been the Officer Commanding of the overseas F-16 detachment, Peace Carvin III. Having participated in Asian Aerospace 2000, MAJ Tay returns to the Black Knights team as the "Slotman" for the Singapore Airshow 2008 performance.
He is married and has a son. In his leisure time, he enjoys spending quality time with his family and playing golf.
Said MAJ Tay, "The team has been working very hard for the show and I hope that you will enjoy the show."
BLACK KNIGHTS PILOT #05
LTC Philip Chionh, currently a senior project officer in HQ Tengah Air Base, has clocked 2,100 flying hours with the RSAF. Having been in the RSAF for 21 years, the 39-year old has served as Officer Commanding of the Peace Carvin III Detachment, as well as Branch Head in Air Training Department. A second-time Black Knight, LTC Philip is the "Lead Solo" for the RSAF's Black Knights 2008 Team.
LTC Philip is married and has two sons. He enjoys spending quality time with his family and engages in water sports and golf.
Said LTC Philip , "I'm proud to have been given the opportunity to perform with the Black Knights for a second time, and we're continually practising hard to push ourselves to greater heights for the RSAF"
BLACK KNIGHTS PILOT #06
MAJ Jeffrey Nah is a Fighter Weapons Instructor at 140 SQN, Tengah Air Base. He has been in the RSAF for 12 years. He has also piloted the A-4SU Super Skyhawks and the F-16 fighter aircraft and has clocked 1,900 flying hours. Participating as a Black Knight for the first time, the 31-year old will fly as the "Opposing Solo".
MAJ Jeffrey is married and has one daughter. He enjoys spending time with his family, as well as outdoor activities such as cycling.
Said MAJ Jeffrey, "Very intense concentration is needed as only a very low margin of error is allowed.
During my solo routine, I fly the F-16 much more aggressively to make the aerial manoeuvres breathtaking.
ROLL OF HONOUR
1973 - Hunter Team S/L Chris Strong - Flight Leader CPT Timothy De Souza LTA Jimmy Lim LTA Harry Lim CPT Stewart White
1974 - Hunter Team LTA Jimmy Lim - Flight Leader LTA Frank Singam CPT Timothy De Souza LTA Harry Lim CPT Michael Teo
1975 - Hunter Team CPT Jimmy Lim - Flight Leader LTA Robin Thomas LTA Goh Yong Siang CPT Harry Lim LTA Frank Singam
1977 - Hunter Team CPT Frank Singam - Flight Leader LTA Joe Kua LTA Robin Thomas CPT Goh Yong Siang CPT Peter Wong
1978 - Hunter Team CPT Frank Singam - Flight Leader CPT Peter Wong CPT Allan Chua CPT Goh Yong Siang LTA Robin Thomas
1981 - Tiger II Team MAJ Mark Wong - Flight Leader CPT Teo Shi On CPT Jimmy Lee CPT Sham Chee Keong CPT Peh Teng Keng
1983 - Hunter Team MAJ Joe Kua - Flight Leader LTA Richard Lim CPT Albert Kow CPT A. M. Fernandez
1990 - Skyhawk Team MAJ Teo Shi On - Flight Leader LTA Chris Lim LTA Tan Kah Han CPT Martin Pereira MAJ Tsu Way Ming CPT Lim Hee Beng
1994 - Skyhawk Team LTC Sham Chee Keong - Flight Leader CPT Foo Jeong Nan CPT Harry Eu MAJ Martin Pereira MAJ Benny Yeo CPT Gabriel Lim
2000 - Skyhawk / Falcon Team LTC Sham Chee Keong - Flight Leader LTA Winston Teng LTA Tay Kok Ann MAJ Vincent Chin MAJ Paul Sung MAJ Philip Chionh
2000 - Skyhawk Team (National Day Carnival) MAJ Foo Jeong Nan - Flight Leader CPT Winston Teng LTA Tay Kok Ann LTC Sham Chee Keong 2008 - Falcon Team LTC Leng Wai Mun - Flight Leader CPT Augustine Wan Lek Hwee CPT Lester John Fair MAJ Tay Kok Ann LTC Philip Chionh MAJ Jeffrey Nah Ann Luck
Last Update 13 JAN 2008
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