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40 squadron helicopter
Belgian Air Force | 1974 to present |
Formally created on 30 Oct 1974, from the four existing Heli Flights that had formed since 1961, flying a mixture of Sikorsky HSS-1, ex-Sabena S-58 and Alouette III in the SAR role. In 1976 the Sea King Mk.48 was introduced to 40 Sqdn and in Apr 1977 took over prime responsibility for SAR operations. The unit has been based at Koksijde (EBFN) since its formation.  |
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| C/N | Version | Built | In this Organisation | In other Org | | wa 831 | mk48 | 1976 | RS01: Sea King Mk.48 ex G-BDNH, to Belgian Air Force Nov 1976 as RS01 with 40 Es
RS01: From December 2008 preserved in - Brussel air museum -
| | | wa 832 | mk48 | 1976 | RS02: Crew on delivery : Cdt.J.Hilleware, 1Lt D.Payeur, Olt.W.Lelievre, 1SM W.Va
RS02: BAF 40sm. in May 2009 participated in SAR-Meet 2009 from Leeuwarden air ba
| | | wa 833 | mk48 | 1976 | RS03: 021003 l/n 40Sm
| | | wa 834 | mk48 | 1976 | RS04: 151004 l/n 40Sm
| | | wa 835 | mk48 | 1976 | RS05: 000601 f/n scs 25 Years Sea King / 130902 l/n 40Sm (scs) / under maintenan
RS05: Picture was taken during SAR-MEET 2008 in Kiel-Holtenau. Special c/s is to
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