No. 16 Flight AAC explained

Unit Name:16 Flight
Dates:? - ca. 2000
Country:Britain
Branch:Army Air Corps
Role:Liaison
Size:up to six helicopters
Garrison:Dhekelia, Cyprus
Disbanded:ca. 2000
Aircraft Helicopter Utility:Westland Gazelle AH.1

16 Flight AAC was an independent flight within the British Army's Army Air Corps. It appears to have initially been formed in 1961, and operated in Aden and Borneo.[1] Reformed circa 1982, it was based at Dhekelia in Cyprus, It operated in support of Army units based there. The unit operated Westland Gazelle AH.1 helicopters.

The unit was disbanded in 2000. Its role was taken by No. 84 Squadron RAF.

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    Notes and References

    1. Web site: British Army units from 1945 on - Flights 11 to 20.