Used by the RAN since Jun 1984 initially with ships flights, later for training, range control support and utility flying. 8 AS350BA Squirrels formally transferred in from the RAAF in Oct 2000. By their 20th anniversary in service, they had achieved 42,500 flying hours with the RAN.
Dec 1, 2017 · The Royal Australian Navy formally retired the S-70B-2 Seahawk and AS350BA Squirrel from 723 and 816 Squadrons during a ceremony at Nowra
Apr 12, 2015 · On its way to Anzac Cove and beyond, the Royal Australian Navy frigate HMAS Anzac has kept itself busy with daily flying operations using the ship’s embarked AS350BA Squirrel helicopter.