Helicopters

The Bell 212 (american designation UH-1N) provided the Canadian Forces with the capabilities for both tactical and VIP transport, search and rescue, drug interdiction and aid-to-civil-power. They have been used extensively on United Nations peacekeeping missions in Central America, Somalia and Haiti. Initially known as the CUH-1N, the CH-135 were replaced by the CH-146 Griffon with the last one of them being retired by July 1997. Survivors acquired by the US government and transferred to Colombia Army Aviation and National Police Also used in Sinai Egypt on Peace keeping mission with MFO ![]() |
Units | |
Years | Units | bold : Current base of the Unit |
1993/96 | 444 Squadron | CFB Goose Bay |
1991/97 | 450 THS ![]() | CFB St. Hubert CUUP - Ottawa Macdonald Cartier |
1986/90 | RWAU | ![]() |
1971/97 | 427 Squadron | CFB Petawawa |
1971/96 | 408 Squadron | CFB Edmonton |
1971/95 | 430 Squadron | CFB Valcartier |
422 Squadron | CFB Gagetown |