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united kingdom 7 squadron

Royal Air Force


1914 to present    


Unit History:

7 squadron
Originally formed on 1 May 1914 and saw bombing service in World War I and II. Formed and disbanded several times since, relinquishing its target-towing Canberra TT.18s at RAF St.Mawgan before it reformed as a rotary wing unit towards the end of 1982 at RAF Odiham (EGVO), operating the Chinook. 7 Squadron is committed to the UK's Joint Helicopter Command and has a specific role in the support of specialist army units.

Bases / Heliports of this unit:

YearsBase / Heliport
1982/nowRAF Odiham



Models served in this unit: Login to Edit    

YearsModels
1982/nowCH-47 Chinook




Participated in operations :

DatesOperation
nov90 to mar91Operation Desert Shield/Storm
jan54 to oct54Operation Firedog





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