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UNIFIL / NorAir

   

Naqura in Lebanon


1-apr-78 to 28-jul-79


Operation History:

  • In 1978 ,Norway send four Bell UH-1B to Lebanon supporting the UNIFIL. The helicopter was from the 720 sqn. and the personnel was from 339 sqn. 719 sqn. and 720 sqn. This unit was called NORAIR and they operated from Naqura in southern Lebanon. All the helicopters was painted white with UN marked on the cargo door. One helicopter was lost in this operation. A replacement for the crashed helicopter was send to Lebanon in 1979.

  • Units who served in this Operation:

    DatesRotary Wing Aircraft UnitModels
        NO 339 skvadron luftforsvaret
        NO 720 skvadron luftforsvaret




    Not all models shown may have taken part in the Operation
    Some of the units could be operating fixed wing aircraft at the time, check every unit for details





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