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united kingdom 60(r) squadron

Royal Air Force


1916 to present    


Unit History:

60(r) squadron
Formed 30 Apr 1916 and after service in World War I, was associated with the Middle and Far East until Apr 1968 when it was disbanded. New role as communications unit between Feb 1969 and Apr 1992. Reformed again Jun 1992 at RAF Benson (EGUB) with Wessex HC.2. Reformed at RAF Shawbury (EGOS) on 1 Apr 1997 with a Reserve designation, as the RAF contribution to the Defence Helicopter Flying School (DHFS) with Griffin HT.1 to provide RAF crews with advanced, multi-engine training courses.

Bases / Heliports of this unit:

YearsBase / Heliport
1997/nowRAF Shawbury
1992/97RAF Benson


Models served in this unit: Login to Edit    

YearsModels
1992/97Wessex HC.2




Participated in operations :

DatesOperation
1jul48 to 31jul60Operation Firedog






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