We went to Navy Open House - where is our Sub?

Last Saturday, we visited Singapore Navy's open house in the afternoon.
We had hoped to touch some submarines, and maybe see some actions.


We took the shuttle bus from Expo to Changi Naval Base.
The sky threatens to pour, with gloomy clouds over the horizon.

Luckily, it was not so hot. And we get some sea breeze occasionally.

This is the layout for Changi Naval Base. Even an Aircraft carrier can park here.
But today, this is our playground :0


Video : Festive mood

Kang is impressed, and is asking about recruitment exercise for Divers !


The Naval Sea Display runs twice daily.
We heard Sat morning's crowd got to see a Challenger class sub.
In the afternoon, Sub was moored..zzz


Navy's Formidable class Frigates are clearly a hit with visitors.
Their hulls are shaped differently to absorb radar signals.
Daddy say these Frigates look like small sampans on enemy's radar !


Our Frigate only need only 70 men/women to keep it battle ready.
(that is the seating capacity of our SBS buses)

Thank you, we are not driving today !

Besides the raw machines, visitors are also treated to lion dance performance.
Navy Open House relly feels like a big fun Carnival..


We learn how divers undergo their training, to become Elites.

At 1530, gun fire rattles the sea front.

Crowds has already packed the piers to jostle for best view.

Terrorist caught some hostages, and Singapore needs our valiant divers to save the day.

Video : SOF in action, but Yi was sleeping throughout

Video : counter attacks, more fire fights

Video : Salute, splash!

More exhibits.. we do not mind the aircon tents :p

Finally, we found our Archer submarine (although it is only a model)

We touch some torpedoes, and Harpoon missiles.

We saw some future concept vessels.

After 3 hours, we are starting to sweat again.

Duck tours.. unfortunately we could not take any cruise, as someone is below 90cm !
If Daddy has only come with Wei and Kang, maybe we would take some cruises :p

Photo times, we can act like Navy personnel, even thought we did not board any ship.

This is our favourite ship, Endurance Class LST (Landing Ship Tank)

Daddy tells us some Pumas (?) can land on the ship backside,
and the door behind can hide motor boats. Cool !!

Second hand strollers anybody?

Fun fares, for everybody. Why no tattoos?
It would be cool to paste an Archer submarine, or Harpoon missile on our cheeks :p

Daddy : Althought the bus queues were long, we did not have to wait long. We would have love to board some ships. but average waiting time is 30 to 45min,
and Mr Boon Yi is below 90cm :p

Does everyone on the cruises really need to wear life jackets?
Daddy thought we can afford to be more gung-ho, and daring.

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2010 Singapore Navy Open House for this weekend

This weekend, Singapore Navy will be hosting an open house.
For more details, visit their fanpage.



Tidbits
- Wet weather is expected over weekend, bring along your brolly.
- Preview visitors are complaining about long bus queues.
- Fanpage advice ladies not to wear skirts or dress if boarding the ships. Wonder why ?

Otherwise, the show should be entertaining for families.
Video : Sneak Preview from CyberPioneerTV



If you are interested in defence stuffs, visit our 2009ArmyOpenHouse Blog.

**updated 23May - click for our Naval experience

Army Open House AOH 2009

What did Daddy do to us? All KO in car.? Read on...


Back to our story. We woke up to a groomy sky. No Sunshine, all Rain from Met service!!!
Luckily our persistence, and kids' chanting of rain-rain-go-away helps..
We sent the thunderstorm packing from Pasir Leba.

Video : downpour on CTE


Army Open House is divided into 7 worlds.
FunWorld

Do we look garang with our stripes?
Can u spot Kang?

We explore the static displays.
Boys will be boys, as long got guns, (BIG) wheels, they are happy.
However, Yi was not very co-operative. He ws very cranky and refuse to pose for photos. Yi even refuse to let his companions poise.
Even mighty Chinhook could not sooth Yi, and Daddy was mildly embarassed :)
Kang checking out whether chinhook need to refill?

Kang : Tell you one last time, Bob the Builder is not here today.
Daddy did not forget to punish us with 27Ton Bionix.
Some parents think we look comical haha.Bridge also got 3G?Video : when Yi feels good , he boogies.

More exhibits.
Leopard pushing was brutal :(
We must have really annoyed Daddy.

Video : View from the top

Video : Check out cool Videos of other worlds ..

More videos from CyberPioneerTV-->http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vr3sk39OHbc&feature=PlayList&p=B8D1D432CEC7B8AC&index=2

HomeLand show.. how does our security forces respond to terrorist threats?Police, ambulance, Rhino, ford, robotic, All in.

Video : starts with a fire..

Even Mas Selamat got a cameo role in his dirty 战无不胜 van.

Amazed
Impressed
Video : More racing

Video : Loud BOom !!


After the fighting, we ran down to the parade square to see our heroes and villains upfront.

Shall we go to protect Jurong Island or Airport?
StoryBoard -Clockwise from Top-left :
- Homeland Security Men and boys.
- Shall we drive this buggy off, and dump the funny-suit uncle behind?
- Look, even dog wear mask. Doggie, sit.
- Mr Policeman, please do not tell my Daddy I pee in my pants ok

Yi: I will be Parade commander next time. Do I walk like a Big Boss?

Our tattoos

Video : better Air ourselves, or else Mummy will complain we are smelly.

Soldiers go marching home..

We stop at Singapore Discovery Centre to take in the view.

Daddy:
we can only cover Combat world and ActionWorld.
AdventureLand - too far away, and kids tired.
BattleWorld - Kids too small to ride.

Too bad we have to miss the afternoon shows, which would be more exciting, as it involves the armoured vehicles storming a mock house.

ps.. back to our first picture, now you know why we are so tired Zzz

** updated 24May2010 - click to visit our 2010 Navy Open house too !

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