1944 to present


canada 443 Squadron

Canadian Armed Forces

443MHS 443 Maritime Helicopter Squadron




Formed in Feb 1944 as an RAF unit, by renaming 127 Squadron, Royal Canadian Air Force at RAF Digby in Lincolnshire, UK. Disbanded Mar 1946. Reformed from the split of HS50 as HS443 in the anti-submarine role with CH-124 Sea Kings.  In 1994, the unit was redesignated MH443 to reflect its increasing contribution in maritime patrol activities.



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  News about 443 Squadron


Farewell to Canadian Sea King

Farewell to Canadian Sea King

22-Dec-18 - Royal Canadian Air Force Sikorsky CH-124 Sea King last official flight after 55 years of service #SeaKing
Last Flights for Canadian CH-124 Sea King

Last Flights for Canadian CH-124 Sea King

29-Nov-18 - Sea King CH-124 #17 painted in original Royal Canadian Navy colors performed cross-country flight in recognition of their 55 years of service. The CH-124 Sea King has flown more than 550,000 flight hours with the Canadian Armed Forces since 1963 #SeaKing
RCAF 443 Maritime Helicopter Squadron New Hangar

RCAF 443 Maritime Helicopter Squadron New Hangar

20-Apr-15 - Royal Canadian Air Force 443 Maritime Helicopter Squadron currently flying the CH-124 Sea King received new hangar able to accommodate the new CH-148 Cyclone


  Locations


YearsLocationICAO/FAA
1989-    Victoria International AirportCYYJ
1974/89CFB ShearwaterCYAW



helicopter   Models


Years Models
1974/18 CH-124 Sea King





  Ships


Dates
19821982HMCS Annapolis (DDH 265)tour of Great Lakes, with MH-443 CH-124 12401 embarked.





443MHS List of helicopters


C/N VersionBuiltIn this Org In other Org
61-179 w/o 2003 ch-124 1962 12401 401 : assigned to HMCS Annapolis for her Great Lakes 82 tour.
Royal Canadian Navy  (1945-1968) 4001
61-256 ch-124 1964 12413 413 : Took part in 3 ship flypast over Royal Roads as part of 100th Anniversary +
Royal Canadian Navy  (1945-1968) 4013
61-285 ch-124 1965 12419 : ex 4019. Became 12419. Upgrade to Mk2 standard. Sustained serious damage o+
Royal Canadian Navy  (1945-1968) 4019
61-290 ch-124 1965 12424 : 08Jul11 - 11Jul11 port of Valletta embarked HMCS Charlottetown
Royal Canadian Navy  (1945-1968) 4024
61-342 ch-124 1966 12433 : 2007 443Sqn.
433 : Took part in 3 ship flypast over Royal Roads as part of 100th Anniversary +
Royal Canadian Navy  (1945-1968) 4033
61-344 ch-124 1966 12434 434 : Took part in 3 ship flypast over Royal Roads as part of 100th Anniversary +
Royal Canadian Navy  (1945-1968) 4034
61-345 ch-124 1966 12435 : CAF ex RCN 4035 renumbered. type:CH-124A in 2008 443Sqn.
Royal Canadian Navy  (1945-1968) 4035
61-347 ch-124 1966 12436 : CAF type:CH-124A; 2003 443Sqn.
Royal Canadian Navy  (1945-1968) 4036
61-383 ch-124 1967 12440 : CAF ex RCN 4040 renumbered. type:CH-124A in 2008 443Sqn.
Royal Canadian Navy  (1945-1968) 4040




  443 Squadron Operations


Dates Operation
2010-jun-122010-jun-12 Fleet Review: 100th anniversary of Canadian Navy







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