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==History==
==History==

* HQ at Detmold | 655 & 669 Squadron | 1971-1976{{sfn|Watson|2005|p=80}}
* HQ at Detmold | 659 at Detmold | 669 at Detmold | 1977-1980{{sfn|Watson|2005|p=88}}
* HQ at Detmold | 659 at Detmold | 669 at Detmold | 1981-1982{{sfn|Watson|2005|p=94}}
* HQ at Detmold | 659 at Detmold | 669 at Detmold | 654 at Detmold 1986 - 1989
* HQ at Dishforth | 1989-2016 {{sfn|Watson|2005|p=111}}
* Adv Wg of DHFS, RAF Shawbury | 2018-


In 2016, the regiment merged with [[1 Regiment Army Air Corps]], based at [[RNAS Yeovilton (HMS Heron)|RNAS Yeovilton]].<ref>http://www.forces.tv/27475526</ref>
In 2016, the regiment merged with [[1 Regiment Army Air Corps]], based at [[RNAS Yeovilton (HMS Heron)|RNAS Yeovilton]].<ref>http://www.forces.tv/27475526</ref>

Revision as of 14:16, 29 November 2020

9 Regiment Army Air Corps
ActiveNovember 1971 - December 1982
June 1989 – 2016
April 2018–
CountryUnited Kingdom United Kingdom
BranchUnited Kingdom Army Air Corps
SizeRegiment
Garrison/HQDishforth Airfield
Insignia
Squadron Badge heraldryThe Regimental emblem is the Army Air Corps Cap Badge with the Roman numeral 'IX' beneath.

9 Regiment Army Air Corps is a regiment of the Army Air Corps (AAC), that currently serves as the Battlefield Helicopter Wing of No. 1 Flying Training School RAF (formerly the Defence Helicopter Flying School).

History

In 2016, the regiment merged with 1 Regiment Army Air Corps, based at RNAS Yeovilton.[1]

In April 2018, the regiment was re-formed and tasked with role of the Battlefield Helicopter Wing of the re-shaped Defence Helicopter Flying School at RAF Shawbury under the UK MFTS contract. It thus became a Tri-Service organisation under No. 22 Group RAF and comprising a squadron from both the Army Air Corps, and the RAF. It conducts Advanced Rotary Wing Training for Pilots and Crewmen who have completed Basic Rotary Wing Training in the sister wing, 2 Maritime Air Wing. Together, both of these units make up No. 1 Flying Training School RAF, the former DHFS.[citation needed]

Structure

The regiment consists of:

See also

References

Citations

  1. ^ http://www.forces.tv/27475526
  2. ^ "Scores attend Shropshire funeral of tragic RAF war hero who died with no family". Shropshire Star. 23 July 2019. Retrieved 28 October 2020.
  3. ^ "IN FOCUS: British Army fights to influence helicopter training choices". Flight Global. 18 October 2011. Retrieved 28 October 2020.

Bibliography

  • Watson, G; Rinaldi, R (2005). The British Army in Germany: An Organizational History 1947-2004. Tiger Lily Publications. ISBN 0-9720296-9-9.
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