40th Squadron Heli (Belgium)

40th Squadron Heli (Belgium)

Infobox Military Unit
unit_name=40th Squadron Heli


caption=A Westland Sea King of the 40th Squadron Heli
dates=
country=flagicon|Belgium Belgium
branch=Air Component
role=Search and rescue
garrison=Koksijde Air Base

The 40th Squadron Heli ( _nl. 40ste Smaldeel Heli, _fr. 40 Escadrille Héli) is a helicopter squadron in the Air Component of the Belgian Armed Forces. It is dedicated to search and rescue operations. It operates 5 Westland Sea King Mk.48 helicopters, due to be replaced in 2011 with NHI NH90 helicopters [ [http://www.nhindustries.com/publications/FO/scripts/newsFO_complet.php?lang=EN&news_id=341 Nahema signs contract for 10 NH90 helicopters for Belgium ] ] .

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