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230 Squadron is based at RAF Benson and is home to the RAF's Puma Force. Initially formed as a maritime reconnaissance unit. Aircraft flown include Sunderland I, Twin Pioneer, Whirlwind HAR10 and the Puma HC1. The dramatically upgraded Puma HC2 remains in great demand around the globe and on Operation TORAL in Afghanistan.
1918 Formed in Felixstowe.
1946 Returned to the UK from Singapore.
1962 Transformed to a helicopter unit with the arrival of its first Whirlwind.
1972 Declared combat ready with the Puma HC1.
1918* Home Waters
1940-1943* Mediterranean
1940-1943* Egypt and Libya
1940-1941* Greece
1940-1942* Malta
1943-1945* Eastern Waters
1944* North Burma
1945* Burma
1991 Gulf
2003-2011* Iraq
Honours marked with an asterisk may be emblazoned on the Squadron Standard.
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