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Paya Lebar Airbase (Simplified Chinese: 巴耶利峇空军基地) (IATA: QPG, ICAO: WSAP) was built as a civilian airport, known as Singapore International Airport, in 1955, before being gradually converted into a military air force base from 1967 onwards. During that year, an Air Movement Centre was constructed to handle passengers and cargo arriving on Republic of Singapore Air Force flights, Ministry of Defence charter flights and foreign military aircraft. It became a complete military airbase in 1981 when Singapore Changi Airport was opened. It currently houses aircraft such as the C-130 Hercules and the upgraded AMRAAM capable F-5S/T (Tiger IIs). The 122nd, 141st, 144th and 149th Squadrons are also housed at Paya Lebar AFB. Singapore hosts its Republic of Singapore Air Force open house at Paya Lebar Air Base bi-annually.
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