Monday, May 07, 2007 Y 4:44 PM
13.38pm " Two Singaporeans among four killed in Taiwan military jet crash"
TAIPEI - Two Taiwanese fighter pilots and two Singaporean servicemen were killed Friday when a F-5F jet crashed into a military compound during an exercise, defence minister Lee Jye said on Friday.
The warplane crashed 30 minutes after take-off from an air base in the southeast of the island during a simulation of a ground attack, according to the defense ministry.
The two Singaporean servicemen were killed and two others hurt when the jet crashed into the complex where they were staying while participating in a training programme, Lee told reporters.
The pair killed were not taking part in Friday's drill, Lee said, adding that the cause of the crash was under investigation.
All remaining F-5F fighters participating in the drill -- 60 or so -- were immediately grounded, but Lee said the live-fire "Han Kuang (Han Glory) 23" manoeuvres would go on as scheduled next week.
Taiwan prepares to showcase its military strength, beginning next Monday, in five days of exercises designed to test its defence capabilities against rival China. - AFP/ir
Two bodies found in military complex after Taiwan jet crash: MINDEF
Posted: 11 May 2007 1558 hrs Singapore's Ministry of Defence said two bodies have been found in a storeroom located within a Taiwanese military facility after a Taiwan Air Force F5F aircraft crashed into the complex.
The crash resulted in a fire at the storeroom.
Some Singapore Armed Forces (SAF) personnel, including Full-Time National Servicemen, were present in the storeroom at that time.
The servicemen were there in support of the SAF's unilateral training in Taiwan.
Two SAF servicemen are injured and are being treated in hospital.
Seven others have minor injuries.
Minister for Defence Mr Teo Chee Hean has expressed his deep concern for the affected servicemen and their families, and said that MINDEF and the SAF will do all they can to look after their well-being.
He has also been in touch with the Taiwanese authorities who assured us that they will do their best to provide the necessary assistance to our personnel.
MINDEF and the SAF will be conducting an investigation. - CNA/ch **tell me what the F**K is this? does it worth to let our people to die at there? just because of a stupid military training. Think of this way, what if the victims are your loved one??expressed deep concern for the affected servicemen and their families ! *PUKE* so what? what can you all do? get the victims back to life again? impossible right?Just can't understand what the hell is military for? to attack opposite party when comes to conflict or war ? or bring yourself to death?
