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united kingdom 33 squadron

Royal Air Force


1916 to present    


Unit History:

33 squadron
Originally formed on 12 Jan 1916, 33 Squadron served with distinction in both World Wars. It reformed in Jun 1971 with the Puma HC.1 at RAF Odiham (EGVO) and maintained a small detatchment in Northern Ireland. It provided CASEVAC support to UK 7th Armoured Brigade during the 1991 Gulf War (through British Forces Middle East) and has seen RAF and UN service in Europe, the Middle East and Africa since then. In Jun 1997, it moved with its Pumas, to RAF Benson (EGUB). 33 Squadron is committed to UK Joint Helicopter Command.

Bases / Heliports of this unit:

YearsBase / Heliport
1997/nowRAF Benson
1971/97RAF Odiham


Models served in this unit: Login to Edit    

YearsModels
1971/nowsa330 puma




Participated in operations :

DatesOperation
nov90 to mar91Operation Desert Shield/Storm
aug48 to mar55Operation Firedog





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