| RSAF 140 Squadron | |
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| Active | 1970 |
| Role | Multi-role fighter |
| Garrison/HQ | Tengah Air Base |
| Motto | "Stand Firm in Defence" |
| Equipment | Twelve F-16C/D Fighting Falcons |
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Osprey |
The 140 Squadron "Osprey" of the Republic of Singapore Air Force currently operates twelve F-16 Fighting Falcon of the F-16C/D Block 52 version. Based in Tengah Air Base, the squadron goes by the motto "Stand Firm in Defence" with the Osprey adopted as its mascot.
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The Squadron was set up in February 1970 as Singapore's first Air Defence Fighter Squadron and received their first aircraft - two refurbished Hawker Hunters aircraft in July 1970. The Hawker Hunters served faithfully for twenty years, after which they were replaced by the F-16A/Bs in 1990. These were, in turn, replaced by newer F-16C/Ds in 2000 and were subsequently transferred to Royal Thai Air Force the same year.
140 Squadron is also a consistent winner in the annual Singapore Armed Forces Best Unit Competition for the Air Force, having emerged as the Best Fighter Squadron since the competition's inception back in 1985. Namely: 1986, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1996, 1999, 2003, 2006 & 2007.
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