No. 606 Squadron RAuxAF
Military unit
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No 606 (Chiltern) Squadron was formed as a Royal Auxiliary Air Force helicopter support squadron in 1996 at RAF Benson and gaining its official number three years later on 1 October 1999.[1] It provides personnel for the RAF tactical support helicopter fleet and does not operate any aircraft itself.[2]
| No. 606 (Chiltern) Squadron RAF | |
|---|---|
Merlin Helicopter carrying 105mm Light Gun with staff from No. 606 Squadron | |
| Active | 1 October 1999 – present |
| Country |  United Kingdom |
| Branch |  Royal Air Force |
| Part of | Royal Auxiliary Air Force |
| Garrison/HQ | RAF Benson |
| Motto | Steadfast in support |
| Commanders | |
| Honorary Air Commodore | Lynda Atkins, DL |
| Insignia | |
| Squadron Badge heraldry | A red kite grasping a lightning flash |
| Squadron Codes | BG (Apr 1939 – Sep 1939) |
History
The squadron code 'BG' was allocated to No 606 Squadron RAuxAF in 1939, but it was never activated during the Second World War.[3]
Since its reformation in 1996, personnel from the squadron have deployed on Operations across the globe including Afghanistan, the Falkland Islands, Cyprus and Iraq.[4]
No. 606 was deployed to Brunei, to assist No. 1563 Flight RAF in their move from temporary home base in Rimba Air Force Base to Medicina Lines.[5]
