Active 1996 – Present Motto(s) "Ready and Able" Identification
symbol Cougar | Garrison/HQ Sembawang Air Base Equipment Twelve AS532UL Cougar | |
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Role Transport, Search and rescue | ||
The 126 Squadron "Cougar" (126 SQN) is a helicopter squadron of the Republic of Singapore Air Force. Its motto is "Ready and Able", with the Cougar adopted as the squadron's motif.
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Unit history
Formed initially on 16 September 1992 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 SQN. The squadron is based at Oakey Airbase, supporting the SAF's training need in Australia.
Aircraft operated
- 12× AS532UL Cougars (1996–present)
References
126 Squadron, Republic of Singapore Air Force Wikipedia(Text) CC BY-SA