- No. 6 Squadron SLAF
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No. 6 Helicopter Squadron Active 1993 - to present day Branch Sri Lanka Air Force Role Air transport Station SLAF Anuradhapura Equipment Mil Mi-17 Engagements Sri Lankan Civil War No. 6 Helicopter Squadron is a squadron of the Sri Lanka Air Force. It currently operates Mil Mi-17s from SLAF Anuradhapura for troop transport.
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History
The squadron was formed on March 15, 1993 SLAF Katunayake with the arrival of Mil Mi-17s. It was later moved to SLAF Vavuniya on April 29, 1993. The unit is tasked with the air movement of the Air Mobile Brigade of the Sri Lanka Army.
Aircraft operated
Year of introduction
- Mil Mi-17 - 1993
Notable members
References
External links
Categories:- Military units and formations established in 1993
- Sri Lanka Air Force aircraft squadrons
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