| By Dave Taskis |
| The contractor-owned Bell 412EP is known as the Griffin HT.1 and is used by an RAF shadow unit at the Defence Helicopter Flying School for advanced, multi-engined rotary wing training.  Modified 412EP Griffin HAR.2 used for contract SAR duty in Cyprus. They have a variable speed winch and an additional array of radios for maritime uses, together with mods for overwater operations. Replaced the Wessex HC.2 in this role. |
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  #Cyprus Royal Air Force (RAF) 84 Squadron based out of RAF Akrotiri, Cyprus transitioned from the Griffin HAR.2 (Bell 412) to the Puma HC.2 on March 31, 2023 |
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 Helitech 2014 AMSTERDAM – With EASA approval in hand, an increasing number of European operators are equipping their helicopters with the FastFin Tail Rotor Enhancement and Stability System from BLR Aerospace. |
Units | |
| Years | Units | bold : Current base of the Unit |
| 2016/18 | 202 Squadron | RAF Valley Thorney Island  |
| 2003/22 | 84 Squadron |  RAF Akrotiri |
| 1998/16 | SARTU | RAF Valley |
| 1997/18 | 60(R) Squadron | RAF Shawbury RAF Benson |
| 1997/18 | Ministry of Defence (MoD) DHFS | RAF Shawbury AAC Middle Wallop RAF Valley |
