2nd Combat Aviation Brigade (South Korea)
Aviation brigade of South Korea army
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The 2nd Combat Aviation Brigade (Korean: 제2전투항공여단) is a military formation of the Republic of Korea Army. The brigade is subordinated to the Army Aviation Operations Command (Republic of Korea).[1]
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| 2nd Combat Aviation Brigade | |
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| 제2전투항공여단 | |
Maneuver and air-assault exercise conducted by the 2nd Aviation Brigade | |
| Active | 1 September 1973 – present |
| Country |  South Korea |
| Branch |  Republic of Korea Army |
| Type | Army aviation |
| Size | Brigade |
| Part of | Army Aviation Operations Command |
| Garrison/HQ | Icheon, Gyeonggi Province |
History
On 1 September 1973, it was founded as the 1st Aviation Group.
On 1 June 1978, it was transferred to the newly established 1st Aviation Brigade and changed its name to 61st Aviation Group. In addition, the 202nd and 203rd aviation battalions, operating UH-1H as subordinate units, were created.[2]
In order to suppress the Gwangju Uprising in 1980, in accordance with the "Helicopter Operation Plan" of the Army Headquarters, Brigadier General Song Jin-won ordered the unit, along with 1st Aviation Brigade to deployed to Gwangju on 22 May.[3]
Organization
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