Apart from the traditional National Flag flypast, Singaporeans can look forward to witnessing a total of 26 Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF) aircraft at National Day Parade (NDP) 2025 in celebration of SG60.
The flying assets are, six F-15SG fighter aircraft, four F-16 fighter aircraft, one A330 Multi-Role Tanker Transport aircraft, one G550-Airborne Early Warning aircraft, two Fokker 50 aircraft, two C-130 Hercules aircraft, one S-70B Seahawk helicopter, four AH-64D Apache Attack helicopters, three CH-47 Heavy Lift helicopters and two H225M Medium Lift helicopters.
RSAF Flypast in the Heartlands – Fly our Flag (9 August)
As part of the NDP celebrations, the RSAF will reach out to Singaporeans in the heartlands through the Fly Our Flag flypast on 9 Aug from 5.30pm to 6.20pm.
NDP Flypast 2025 – Fly Our Flag. Image credit: ndp.gov.sg
Into its sixth year, the Fly Our Flag segment has been an NDP favourite. Two CH-47 Heavy Lift Helicopters, each escorted by two AH-64D Apache Attack Helicopters, will carry the State Flag into the heartlands across Singapore. From 5.30pm to 6.20pm, they will be flying the State Flag via two routes to bring the NDP festivities to Singaporeans in the heartlands.
The Western Route comprises locations such as Bukit Batok, Woodlands, Choa Chu Kang, Jurong and West Coast, while the Eastern Route comprises locations such as Seletar, Sengkang, Punggol, Pasir Ris, Tampines, Bedok and East Coast.
RSAF Air Participation at the Padang and Marina Bay Area
In the Pre-Parade segment of NDP this year, the RSAF’s C-130 Hercules aircraft and the H225M Medium Lift Helicopter will transport the Red Lions and the Republic of Singapore Navy’s Naval Divers over the Padang and Marina Bay respectively prior to their much-anticipated descent for the inaugural Jump of Unity.
The Parade and Ceremony segment will feature the State Flag Flypast and Enhanced Salute to the Nation – iconic favourites showcasing the pride and respect for our nation. To commemorate SG60, there will also be a series of aerial displays to demonstrate the SAF’s capabilities.
(i) State Flag Flypast.
An iconic part of the NDP, a CH-47 Heavy Lift Helicopter, escorted by two AH-64D Apache Attack Helicopters, will carry the State Flag past the Padang during the National Anthem. (~6.35pm)
(ii) Enhanced Salute to the Nation.
Six F-15SG fighters will execute an enhanced bomb burst manoeuvre with afterburners in a delta formation, followed by four F-16 fighters flying through in a diamond formation to signify our nation’s Diamond Jubilee over the Padang after the National Anthem as a mark of respect and a salute to our nation. (~6.37pm)
(iii) Aerial Displays in Commemoration of SG60.
In commemoration of SG60, the RSAF will showcase two special aerial displays. Firstly, six F-15SG fighters will conduct an SG60 Tribute in a delta formation, with the outer wingmen turning outwards before transiting into full afterburner climbs to symbolise continued peace and prosperity for the nation. The remaining four F-15SG fighters will continue to fly through in a diamond formation. Secondly, four F-16 fighters will execute a diamond cross turn, with the left and right wingmen breaking to the left and right respectively, followed by lead aircraft breaking to the left and the final aircraft breaking to the right. (~6.49pm)
In a historic first for NDP, the Mobile Column will integrate with an aerial flypast comprising 22 aircraft in four formations over the Padang. Firstly, in the Multi Axis Flypast, six F-15SG fighters will approach the Padang from two opposite directions, flypast each other before going into full afterburner climbs. (~7.06pm)
Next, a Jet Formation Flypast consisting of one A330 Multi-Role Tanker Transport, four F-16 fighters and one G550-Airborne Early Warning aircraft will ingress from the west. (~7.08pm)
Thereafter, a Helicopter Formation Flypast consisting of one S-70B Seahawk, two AH-64D Apache Attack Helicopters, two H225M Medium Lift Helicopters and one CH-47 Heavy Lift Helicopter will ingress from the south. (~7.10pm)
Finally, a Transport Formation Flypast consisting of two C-130 Hercules aircraft and two Fokker-50 transport aircraft will ingress from the east to showcase the assets used in our humanitarian assistance and peace support operations. (~7.12pm)
These four flypast formations will be integrated with different land vehicle packets during the “Defending Our Nation” and “Our Strength in Action” segments of the Mobile Column, which will also include one ASTER 30, two SPYDER and two MPSTAR from the RSAF’s Ground-Based Air Defence systems.
RSAF Flypast in the Heartlands – Fighter Island Flypast (10 August)
To bring the National Day celebration closer to Singaporeans, the RSAF will reach out to Singaporeans in the heartlands through the Fighter Island Flypast on 10 August 2025.
NDP Flypast 2025 – Fighter Island Flypast. Image credit: ndp.gov.sg
Four F-16s will conduct a Fighter Island Flypast in a diamond formation through the heartlands of Singapore. From about 6pm to 6.30pm, the flypast will greet Singaporeans at various locations around the island, through the South West, North West, North East, South East, and Central districts of Singapore. Each loop will be flown twice to allow Singaporeans to have time to enjoy the flypast.
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🎉🇸🇬 SINGAPORE NATIONAL DAY 2025 – SG60 🇸🇬🎉
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Singapore turns 60 this year, and it’s time to celebrate in style! From family-friendly activities to special SG60 events happening across the island, there’s something for everyone this National Day weekend. So, dress in red and white, gather your loved ones, and soak in the festive spirit!
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