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united kingdom 27 squadron

royal air force


   

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Unit History:

27 squadron
Formed on 5 Nov 1915 from a core of 24 Squadron at Hounslow, 27 Squadron saw service in both World Wars. It was a V-Bomber unit throughout the 1960s and 70s and operated Tornados during the 1980s. On 1 Oct 1993, 27(R) Squadron took over the role of 240 Operational Conversion Unit and with it, its Chinook HC.1a and Puma HC.1s at RAF Odiham (EGVO). On 1 Jan 1998 27(R) Squadron lost its reserve status and shortly afterwards, its Pumas departed for RAF Benson.

Bases / Heliports of this unit:

YearsBase / Heliport
1993/nowRAF Odiham



Models served in this unit:

YearsModels
1993/nowCH-47 Chinook
1993/98sa330 puma


Participated in operations :

DatesOperation
31oct56 to 6nov56Operation Musketeer







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