No. 606 Squadron RAF
In today's world, No. 606 Squadron RAF continues to be a topic of interest, debate and reflection for many people. Its relevance has endured over time, and its impact can be seen in different contexts and situations. From its influence on society to its importance in culture, No. 606 Squadron RAF has left a significant mark that deserves to be explored and analyzed. Throughout this article, we will closely examine the role and relevance of No. 606 Squadron RAF, with the aim of delving deeper into its meaning and understanding its impact on the modern world.
| 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(s) | Steadfast in support |
| Insignia | |
| Squadron Badge heraldry | A red kite grasping a lightning flash |
| Squadron Codes | BG (Apr 1939 – Sep 1939) |
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. It provides personnel for the RAF tactical support helicopter fleet and does not operate any aircraft itself.
History
The squadron code ‘BG’ was allocated to No 606 Squadron RAuxAF in 1939, but it was never activated during the Second World War.
Since its reformation in 1996, personnel from the squadron have deployed on Operations across the globe including Afghanistan, the Falkland Islands, Cyprus and Iraq.
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.
References
- ^ "RAF - 606 (Chiltern)". www.raf.mod.uk. Retrieved 29 July 2017.
- ^ "Sqn Histories 600-610_P". www.rafweb.org. Retrieved 29 July 2017.
- ^ Lake, Alan (1999). Flying units of the RAF : the ancestry, formation and disbandment of all flying units from 1912 (1 ed.). Shrewsbury: Airlife. p. 270. ISBN 1-84037-086-6.
- ^ Williams, Simon, ed. (23 September 2016). "606 Squadron hits landmark date". RAF News. No. 1403. Royal Air Force. p. 15. ISSN 0035-8614.
- ^ "Members of 606 Squadron, a reserve unit from RAF Benson, have been working hard in Brunei helping 230 Tiger Squadron move to their new permanent base!". British Forces Broadcasting Service. 6 June 2023. Retrieved 11 June 2023.
External links
- Squadron history on the official RAF website
- History of No.'s 605–610 Squadrons at RAF Web
- Current page on RAF Reserves website
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