Air SAR exercise involves S'pore

Air SAR exercise involves S'pore

JAKARTA: Six officers from Singapore's air force are taking
part in the Indonesian Air Force Search and Rescue exercise from
Nov. 28 through Dec. 1 in the West Java regency of Sukabumi.

Operation commander of the Indonesian Air Force, Rear Air
Marshall I.G. Sudana, said in the opening ceremony here yesterday
said that Singapore's first-ever participation was expected to
better military relations between the two countries.

Sudana said during the ceremony, in which numerous senior
officers were present, that 90 air force members will practice
how to rescue pilots trapped in enemy territory.

The defense attache of the Singapore embassy, Maj. CH Yee,
said that the officers representing his country were three pilots
and three air crew members. (pan)