2018

Operation Newcombe

2018


mali arc around Sahel-Sahara



Operation Newcombe



Britain supporting French Operation Barkhane.
A detachment of UK Joint Helicopter Command Chinooks, under RAF 1310 Flt, are based at Gao in Mali to support French Army operations in theatre.



  News


Change of Command for RAF Chinooks in Mali

Change of Command for RAF Chinooks in Mali

14-Mar-21 - Change of command at the RAF 1310 (Tactical Support) Flight currently deployed in Mali. Three RAF Chinook are in West Africa since 2018 under Operation Newcombe supporting the French anti-terrorist mission Barkhane #Mali
RAF Chinook Heavy Lifting in Mali

RAF Chinook Heavy Lifting in Mali

17-Jan-21 - RAF 27 Squadron has 3 Chinook helicopters deployed in Gao, Mali as the 1310 Flt in support of French mission Operation Barkhane #Chinook
British Joint Helicopter Command in Mali

British Joint Helicopter Command in Mali

13-Nov-20 - British Tri-Service Joint Helicopter Command (JHC) deployed RAF Chinook heavy lifting helicopters in Mali since 2018 in support of the French-led counter-terrorism operation in the Sahel #Mali
RAF 1310 Flight in Mali

RAF 1310 Flight in Mali

12-Aug-20 - Detachments from Royal Air Force 18 and 27 Squadrons from RAF Odiham rotate every 3 to 4 months to provide crews to CH-47 Chinook helicopters deployed in Mali under Operation Newcombe in support of the French anti-terrorist mission Operation Barkhane #Africa
British, Danish and Estonian in Mali

British, Danish and Estonian in Mali

18-Jul-20 - Aircraft and support personnel of Britain, Denmark and Estonia are deployed in Mali embedded into the French Operation Barkhane against counter-terrorism in West Africa #Barkhane
RAF Chinooks to Remain in Mali

RAF Chinooks to Remain in Mali

12-Jun-20 - Three RAF Chinooks and 100 personnel will remain in Mali as UK extends its commitment to supporting French counter-terrorism operation in the Sahel. The helicopters have been deployed in country in non-combat roles since 2018 under Operation Newcombe
RAF Chinooks Pass 2000 Hours Milestone in Mali

RAF Chinooks Pass 2000 Hours Milestone in Mali

07-May-20 - Royal Air Force Chinooks achieved 2000 flight hours supporting French operation Barkhane in Mali. Since July 2018, the British helicopters have moved over 1.000 tonnes of freight and over 12.000 passengers #Barkhane
RAF Chinooks Extends Deployment in Mali

RAF Chinooks Extends Deployment in Mali

09-Jul-19 - UK’s Chinook helicopters and personnel currently stationed with the French counter-terrorism operation in Northern Mali will extend their tour by a minimum of six months #Chinook
RAF Chinooks Reinforce French Mission in Mali

RAF Chinooks Reinforce French Mission in Mali

27-Dec-18 - For the first time since arrival in July 2018 to Mali to support the French-led Operation Barkhane, a RAF Chinook trained the “kangaroo” refueling procedure with French helicopters Tiger and NH90
RAF Chinooks Deployed to Mali

RAF Chinooks Deployed to Mali

18-Jul-18 - Three Royal Air Force Chinook have arrived in West Africa in support of French counter-terrorism operations in Mali #Mali


  Units


Dates UnitModels
    jul18 to - UK 1310 Flt Royal Air Force 414 - H-47D Chinook


Not all models shown may have taken part in the Operation




helicopter   Individual helicopters


Model IDs
Boeing MH-47E Chinook ZH897     ZH899     ZH903    




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