RSAF sent plane to New Zealand to repatriate Aloysius Pang’s body: Ng Eng Hen

The Republic of Singapore Air Force has sent a KC-135 tanker aircraft to New Zealand to repatriate the body of operationally ready national serviceman Aloysius Pang, said Defence Minister Ng Eng Hen on Thursday (24 January). In a post on his Facebook page, Dr Ng said the Ministry of Defence (Mindef) and the SAF “mourn the loss of one of our sons – CFC (NS) Aloysius Pang”. “We extend our deepest condolences to CFC (NS) Aloysius Pang’s family for their tragic loss, and pray that they will find strength in this most difficult period.