6th Aviation Regiment (Australia)
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| 6th Aviation Regiment | |
|---|---|
| Active | 2008–current |
| Country | Australia |
| Branch | Australian Army |
| Type | Aviation |
| Part of | 16th Aviation Brigade |
| Headquarters | Holsworthy Barracks |
| Aircraft flown | |
| Cargo helicopter | Sikorsky S-70 Blackhawk (171 Sqn) |
| Reconnaissance | Bell Kiowa (173 Sqn) |
The 6th Aviation Regiment is one of the Australian Army's three Army Aviation regiments. The Regiment was formed in 2008 to command the Army's special forces helicopter squadron and its surveillance aircraft squadron. The 6th Aviation Regiment forms part of the 16th Aviation Brigade and is headquartered at Holsworthy Barracks, Sydney, New South Wales.[1]
In 2008 the regiment comprised:[1]
- 6th Aviation Regiment Headquarters (Holsworthy Barracks, Sydney, New South Wales)
- 171st Aviation Squadron
- 173rd Aviation Squadron
- Support Squadron
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