126 Squadron, Republic of Singapore Air Force
| RSAF 126 Squadron | |
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| Active | 1996 – Present |
| Role | Transport, Search and rescue |
| Garrison/HQ | Sembawang Air Base |
| Motto(s) | "Ready and Able" |
| Equipment | Aérospatiale AS532UL Cougar |
| Insignia | |
| Identification symbol | Cougar |
Military unit
The 126 Squadron "Cougar" is a helicopter squadron of the Republic of Singapore Air Force. Its motto is "Ready and Able", with the Cougar adopted as the squadron's motif.
Unit history
Formed initially on 16 September 1992 at Sembawang Air Base, the 126 Squadron consisted of fourteen newly purchased Aérospatiale AS532UL Cougar medium lift helicopters, which were an upgraded version of the Super Puma helicopters then used by its sister squadron – 125 SQN. The squadron is based at Oakey Airbase, supporting the SAF's training need in Australia.[1]
Aircraft operated
- 14× AS532UL Cougars (1996–present)
Photo gallery
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126 Sqn's AS532UL Cougar at Avalon Airport, 2009.
References
- ^ "Opening Ceremony of the RSAF Helicopter Detachment in Oakey, Australia". MINDEF. Archived from the original on 2013-08-06.
External links
- RSAF web page on 126 Sqn & Sembawang Air Base(SBAB)
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