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.
News about 443 Squadron |
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 #SeaKingLast 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 #SeaKingRCAF 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
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Ships |
Dates | |||
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1982 | 1982 | HMCS Annapolis (DDH 265) | tour of Great Lakes, with MH-443 CH-124 12401 embarked. |
443MHS List of helicopters |
C/N | Version | Built | In this Org | In other Org | |
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61-179 w/o 2003 | ch-124 | 1962 | 12401 401 : assigned to HMCS Annapolis for her Great Lakes 82 tour. | 4001 | |
61-256 | ch-124 | 1964 | 12413 413 : Took part in 3 ship flypast over Royal Roads as part of 100th Anniversary + | 4013 | |
61-285 | ch-124 | 1965 | 12419 : ex 4019. Became 12419. Upgrade to Mk2 standard. Sustained serious damage o+ | 4019 | |
61-290 | ch-124 | 1965 | 12424 : 08Jul11 - 11Jul11 port of Valletta embarked HMCS Charlottetown | 4024 | |
61-342 | ch-124 | 1966 | 12433 : 2007 443Sqn. 433 : Took part in 3 ship flypast over Royal Roads as part of 100th Anniversary + | 4033 | |
61-344 | ch-124 | 1966 | 12434 434 : Took part in 3 ship flypast over Royal Roads as part of 100th Anniversary + | 4034 | |
61-345 | ch-124 | 1966 | 12435 : CAF ex RCN 4035 renumbered. type:CH-124A in 2008 443Sqn. | 4035 | |
61-347 | ch-124 | 1966 | 12436 : CAF type:CH-124A; 2003 443Sqn. | 4036 | |
61-383 | ch-124 | 1967 | 12440 : CAF ex RCN 4040 renumbered. type:CH-124A in 2008 443Sqn. | 4040 |
443 Squadron Operations |
Dates | Operation | |
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2010-jun-12 | 2010-jun-12 | Fleet Review: 100th anniversary of Canadian Navy |