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40th Heli Squadron (Belgium)

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40th Squadron Heli
A Westland Sea King of the 40th Squadron Heli
CountryBelgium Belgium
BranchAir Component
RoleSearch and rescue
Garrison/HQKoksijde Air Base

The 40th Squadron Heli (Template:Lang-nl, Template:Lang-fr) is a helicopter squadron in the Air Component of the Belgian Armed Forces. It is dedicated to search and rescue operations. It operates 5 Westland Sea King Mk.48 helicopters, due to be replaced in 2011 with NHI NH90 helicopters.[1] One of the Sea King helicopter, the RS01, has already been taken out of service and an other one, the RS05, have be painted in a other colour as celebration of 25 years service with the Sea King.

References

  1. ^ Nahema signs contract for 10 NH90 helicopters for Belgium


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