126 Squadron, Republic of Singapore Air Force
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The 126 Squadron "Cougar" is a helicopter squadron of the Republic of Singapore Air Force
. The squadron goes by the motto "Ready and Able", with the Cougar adopted as the squadron's motif.
. The squadron has been permanently based at Oakey Airbase
since 1999 and supports the SAF's training need in Australia.
Republic of Singapore Air Force
The Republic of Singapore Air Force is the air arm of the Singapore Armed Forces. It was first established in 1968 as the Singapore Air Defence Command...
. The squadron goes by the motto "Ready and Able", with the Cougar adopted as the squadron's motif.
Unit History
Formed initially in 1996 at Sembawang Air Base, the 126 SQN consisted of newly-purchased Cougar helicopters, which were an upgraded version of the Super Puma helicopters then used by its sister squadron – 125 SQN125 Squadron, Republic of Singapore Air Force
The 125 Squadron "Puma" is a helicopter squadron base at Sembawang Air Base, Republic of Singapore Air Force, the squadron goes by the motto of "Swift In Support", with the Puma as the squadron's motif.-Unit History:...
. The squadron has been permanently based at Oakey Airbase
Oakey Army Aviation Centre
Oakey Army Aviation Centre is situated approximately 3 km from the town centre of Oakey in Queensland, Australia. It provides a training establishment for Australian Army Aviation, and also hosts a Singapore Armed Forces Helicopter Squadron, namely the 126 Squadron.-History:The base has a...
since 1999 and supports the SAF's training need in Australia.