Established in 1965 with 4 AB.204, callsign Bravo, to operate in the antisubmarine role from the aircraft carrier Dedalo. These helicopters were withdrawn from service in 1978. Between 1974 and 1980 they received AB.212, callsign Gato.
In 1987 they changed their main role to amphibious support to the naval infantry. On 2011, Tercera Escuadrilla reaches 86,000 flight hours.
In 1987 they changed their main role to amphibious support to the naval infantry. On 2011, Tercera Escuadrilla reaches 86,000 flight hours.
Multipurpouse helicopter squadron. The only airwing squadron with both marine and navy pilots. Their helicopters can operate on board all spanish navy decks. Atahis squadron supports amphibious operations, maritime operations as well as both SAR and CSAR.
News about 3 escuadrilla |
Second Upgraded AB212 Delivered to Spanish Navy
29-Mar-16 - SENER, in association with INAER, delivered to the Spanish Navy the second of 7 AB212 upgraded under the life extension program which will lengthening their operational lives by at least 15 years
INAER upgraded Spanish Navy AB212 first flight
18-Dec-13 - Spanish Navy AB212 helicopters purchased between 1974 and 1980 are being upgraded by INAER in order to extend their operating life beyond 2025
Models Construction Numbers (Not all in this unit) |
| C/N | Version | Built | In this Org | In other Org | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5565 | ab212asw | HA.18-10: Marina 01-314. ex Z.18-10 | |||||
| 5566 w/o 1986 | ab212asw | HA.18-11: Marina 01-315. ex Z.18-11. w/o 13may86 | |||||
| 5567 | ab212asw | HA.18-12: Marina 01-316. ex Z.18-12. United Nations | |||||
| 5568 | ab212asw | HA.18-13: Marina 01-317. ex Z.18-13 | |||||
| 5627 | ab212asw | HA.18-14: Marina 01-318. ex Z.18-14 HA.18-14: 04-08Oct15 Eslla003./01-318 at TLP 2015-3 Albacete from 14Sep-09Oct 2015 p+ HA.18-14: on board LH - Assault Carrier L-61 Juan Carlos I on the occasion of the+ | |||||
| 5526 | ab212asw | HA.18-3: Marina 01-307. ex Z.18-3 003-7 | |||||
| 5528 | ab212asw | HA.18-4: Marina 01-308. ex Z.18-4 HA.18-4: 26feb15 pictured sling load on Ro-Ro ship Martin Posadillo (A-04) | |||||
| 5561 | ab212asw | HA.18-5: Marina 01-309. ex Z.18-5 HA.18-5: 18dec13 picture first flight of a PEVH-AB212 upgraded by SENER / INAER | |||||
| 5562 | ab212asw | HA.18-6: Marina 01-310. ex Z.18-6 HA.18-6: - May13 3.eslla./01-310 embarked ESPS Rayo HA.18-6: pictured at Albacete HA.18-6: 18oct19 Cadiz naval air base | |||||
| 5563 | ab212asw | HA.18-7: Marina 01-311. ex Z.18-7 HA.18-7: aboard ESPS Numancia (F83) in Grand Harbour, Malta HA.18-7: pictured at Cuatro Vientos, Madrid | |||||
| 5564 w/o 2010 | ab212asw | HA.18-8: Marina 01-312. ex Z.18-8; w/o 16apr10 in Haiti, 4 fatalities | |||||
| 5584 w/o 1982 | ab212asw | HA.18-9: Marina 01-313. ex Z.18-9. w/o 07jul82 | |||||
| 5524 w/o 1978 | ab212asw | Z.18-1: Marina 003-5. w/o 19apr78 | |||||
| 5525 w/o 1977 | ab212asw | Z.18-2: Marina 003-6. w/o 20jan77 | |||||
| 3128 | ab204as | Z.8-1: Marina 003-1. w/o 31oct78. xfer spanish army ? | |||||
| 3133 | ab204as | Z.8-2: Marina 003-2. xfer spanish army |  HA.8A-2: ex Navy Z.8-2. ex HU.8-2. Preserved: Madrid Museo Naval ? | ||||
| 3141 | ab204as | Z.8-3: Marina 003-3. xfer spanish army | |||||
| 3151 | ab204as | Z.8-4: Marina 003-4. xfer spanish army | HA.8-4: ex Navy Z.8-4 | ||||
3 escuadrilla Operations |
| Dates | Operation | |
|---|---|---|
| GRUFLEX 61 | ||
| Exercise Trident Juncture 2015 | ||
| 2013-feb | 2013-may |  Combined Task Force 150 |
