nonetheless. In 2017 it was announced that the Republic of Singapore Air Force is looking at establishing a permanent F-15 fighter jet training base at Ohakea with an estimated presence of 500 Singaporean personnel. Ohakea and surrounding areas such as Bulls and Feilding would see a significant increase in military families and personnel to the area. In December 2018 it was announced that this would no longer go ahead. In 2018 the incumbent government announced the purchase of four Boeing P-8 Poseidon aircraft for maritime surveillance. This announcement came with the news that the current New Zealand Defence Force unit responsible for maritime surveillance, No. 5 Squadron RNZAF, would be required to move to RNZAF Base Ohakea. This move would see a further increase in the number of service personnel living in the area. RNZAF is expected to take delivery of these aircraft in 2023. Education Bulls has two co-educational state primary schools for Year 1–8 students. Bulls School was established in 1867 and is the oldest school in the Rangitikei District; it has a roll of as of . Clifton School, which opened more recently on the southern end of the township, has a roll of . Sister city The town's sister city is Cowes, England. Notable people Chris Amon, former Formula One driver between 1963–1976 Travis Banks, professional wrestler Ormond Wilson, politician Victoria Ransom, entrepreneur References External links Unforgetabull Populated places in Manawatū-Whanganui Rangitikei District Populated places on the Rangitīkei River