State flag to be flown across Singapore on two routes

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For the first time, many Singaporeans will be able to see from their homes the state flag fly-past during this year's National Day Parade (NDP). Two Chinook helicopters, each carrying the Singapore flag at a height of about 305m, will fly across the island on separate...

The morning portion of the Aug 9 celebrations will include a nationwide broadcast of the Prime Minister's National Day Message and a parade at the Padang.MAXIMUM EXPOSURECaptain Eugene Chua, who is involved in the planning and coordination of the fly-past routes, said the routes and the flight height of the helicopters were designed for maximum exposure of the flag to residents in the heartland areas.

Military Expert 2 Sukhdesh Singh, who will be on the Chinook helicopter taking the eastern route, said he will be ensuring the three helicopters on his route remain in close formation but at a proper distance from one another. He will also be watching out for any obstacles such as construction cranes and high-rise buildings that the helicopters will have to avoid, he added.

 

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