
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
Units |
Years | Units | Base |
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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 |