<p>A Republic of Singapore Air Force Douglas A-4SU <i>Skyhawk</i> aircraft takes off at Korat AB, Thailand for a mission in support of Exercise COPE TIGER '02 on 16 Jan 2002. Cope Tiger is an annual, multinational exercise in the Asia-Pacific region which promotes closer relations and enables air force units in the region to sharpen air combat skills and practice interoperability with US Forces.
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<br>Note the empty multiple ejector rack (MER) mounted on the centerline hardpoint.
TSGT James E. Lotz, USAF
2002-01-16
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