No. 664 Squadron AAC
No. 664 Squadron AAC is a squadron of the British Army's Army Air Corps.
| 664 Squadron AAC | |
|---|---|
| Active | 1969 - present |
| Country |  United Kingdom |
| Branch |  British Army |
| Type | Aviation |
| Part of | 4 Regiment Army Air Corps |
| Garrison/HQ | Wattisham Airfield |
| Motto(s) | 'Vae viso' or 'I espied it; woe betide it' |
| Aircraft flown | |
| Attack helicopter | AgustaWestland Apache AH.1 |
History
664 Aviation Squadron AAC was formed from the air troops of the parachute battalions of 16 Parachute Brigade and based at Jersey Brow hangar at the Royal Aircraft Establishment, Farnborough. In 1971 it was renamed 664 Parachute Squadron AAC. When the brigade was disbanded the Squadron reverted to being known as Squadron AAC.[1]
References
Citations
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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