No. 27 Squadron RAF
| No. 27 Squadron | ||
|---|---|---|
| Squadron badge | ||
| Information | ||
| Role | Transport and search and rescue | |
| Aircraft Operated | Chinook HC.2 | |
| Home Station | RAF Odiham | |
| Motto | "Quam celerrime ad astra" | |
| History | ||
| Date Founded | 5 November 1915 | |
| Badge | An elephant | |
| Notable Battle Honours | ||
No. 27 Squadron of the Royal Air Force operates the CH-47 Chinook HC.2 from RAF Odiham.
History
The squadron received its Chinooks HC.1s in 1993 and today operates 18 of the helicopters. The Chinook HC.2, equivalent to the US Army CH-47D standard, began to enter RAF service in 1993.
Chinook squadrons
- 7 Squadron – RAF Odiham – 5 Chinook HC2
- 18 Squadron – RAF Odiham – 18 Chinook HC2
- 27 Squadron – RAF Odiham – 10 Chinook HC2
- 78 Squadron – RAF Mount Pleasant – 1 Chinook HC2
See also
Categories: Royal Air Force aircraft squadrons