RIMBA AIR FORCE BASE, Monday, 20 May 2024 – With the consent of His Majesty Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Mu'izzaddin Waddaulah ibni Al-Marhum Sultan Haji Omar 'Ali Saifuddien Sa'adul Khairi Waddien, Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam, Air Marshal Robert Chipman, Chief of Air Force, Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) was presented with the Royal Brunei Air Force (RBAirF) Honorary Pilot Wing in recognition for the significant contributions in enhancing defence collaboration between the RBAirF and the RAAF.
Air Marshal Robert Chipman, together with his spouse and delegation is in Brunei Darussalam for the Official Introductory Visit to RBAirF. Upon his arrival at the RBAirF Headquarters, Air Marshal Robert Chipman was received with the honorary salute by the RBAirF Guard of Honour followed by a courtesy call to Brigadier General (U) Dato Seri Pahlawan Mohammad Sharif bin Dato Paduka Haji Ibrahim, Commander of the RBAirF. The ceremony was then followed by the RBAirF Honorary Pilot Wing Presentation to Air Marshal Robert Chipman by the Commander of the RBAirF.
Subsequently, Air Marshal Robert Chipman was invited to an overview brief of the RBAirF, highlighting its capabilities, recent achievements, and future plans. The delegation then proceeded to Hangar B for a visit to the static display, where he was shown various aircraft and equipment utilised by the RBAirF.
Air Marshal Robert Chipman also paid a courtesy call to the Minister of Defence II, Yang Berhormat Pehin Datu Lailaraja Major General (Retired) Dato Paduka Seri Haji Awang Halbi bin Haji Mohd Yussof as well as to Major General Dato Paduka Seri Haji Muhammad Haszaimi bin Bol Hassan, Commander of the Royal Brunei Armed Forces (RBAF).
Air Marshal Robert Chipman was appointed as the Chief of Air Force of the Royal Australian Air Force in July 2022.
PEMERINTAH TENTERA UDARA DIRAJA AUSTRALIA DIANUGERAH LENCANA JURUTERBANG KEHORMAT TUDB
PANGKALAN TENTERA UDARA RIMBA, Isnin, 20 Mei 2024 – Pada menjunjung titah perkenan Kebawah Duli Yang Maha Mulia Paduka Seri Baginda Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Mu'izzaddin Waddaulah ibni Al-Marhum Sultan Haji Omar 'Ali Saifuddien Sa'adul
Khairi Waddien, Sultan dan Yang Di-Pertuan Negara Brunei Darussalam, Lencana Juruterbang Kehormat Tentera Udara Diraja Brunei (TUDB) telah dikurniakan kepada Air Marshal Robert Chipman, Pemerintah Tentera Udara Diraja Australia (TUDA) sebagai penghargaan jasa atas sumbangan yang signifikan dalam meningkatkan kerjasama pertahanan antara TUDB dan TUDA.
Air Marshal Robert Chipman, berserta isteri dan rombongan berada di Negara Brunei Darussalam bagi Kunjungan Pengenalan Rasmi ke TUDB selama empat hari. Sejurus tiba di Markas TUDB, Air Marshal Robert Chipman disambut dengan Tabik Hormat daripada barisan kawalan kehormatan yang terdiri daripada anggota TUDB dan diteruskan dengan Kunjungan Hormat kepada Brigedier Jeneral (U) Dato Seri Pahlawan Mohammad Sharif bin Dato Paduka Haji ibrahim, Pemerintah TUDB. Upacara diikuti dengan Penganugerahan Lencana Juruterbang Kehormat TUDB kepada Air Marshal Robert Chipman yang telah disempurnakan oleh Pemerintah TUDB.
Seterusnya, Air Marshal Robert Chipman dijemput bagi menghadiri taklimat mengenai TUDB, merangkumi keupayaan, pencapaian terkini dan perancangan masa hadapan. Rombongan kemudian dijemput ke Hangar B bagi melawat pameran statik yang mempamerkan keupayaan dan kelengkapan TUDB.
Air Marshal Robert Chipman turut membuat panggilan hormat kepada Yang Berhormat Pehin Datu Lailaraja Mejar Jeneral (Bersara) Dato Paduka Seri Haji Awang Halbi bin Haji Mohd Yussof, Menteri Pertahanan II, serta kepada Mejar Jeneral Dato Paduka Seri Haji Muhammad Haszaimi bin Bol Hassan, Pemerintah Angkatan Bersenjata Diraja Brunei (ABDB).
Air Marshal Robert Chipman telah mengambil alih tugas sebagai Pemerintah TUDA pada Julai 2022.
