helicopter squadron

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meaningsofhelicopterandsquadron

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helicopter
noun[C]
uk
/ˈhel.ɪˌkɒp.tər/us
/ˈhel.əˌkɑːp.tɚ/
a type of aircraft without wings, that has one or two sets of large blades that go round very fast on top. It can land and take off vertically and can stay in one place in ...
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squadron
noun[C, + sing/pl verb]
uk
/ˈskwɒd.rən/us
/ˈskwɑː.drən/
a unit of one of the armed forces, especially (in Britain) the air force or ...
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I know that ahelicoptersquadronis going to join the armoured car establishment.
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It is time that that was corrected, and we created ahelicoptersquadronas soon as possible.
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During the war, during the many hours of maritime reconnaissance flying, we would have loved to have thought a search and rescuehelicoptersquadronwas not far away.
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On the credit side, it can be said that within 24 hours a complete commando unit supported by ahelicoptersquadronand two ground attack squadrons was in position.
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A tacticalhelicoptersquadronand a field ambulance are co-located with each brigade, but do not form part of the brigade's command structure.
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It is currently a transport/utilityhelicoptersquadron.
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A 100-member policehelicoptersquadronassists in search-and-rescue operations.
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Thehelicoptersquadronwas the last to board due to the passing storm, and the on-load was successfully completed in 93 hours.
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It is used as a base for the operational helicopter squadrons, and as a training center for pilots.
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Accompanying the wing were five helicopter squadrons which are still based here today.
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In 2013, the wing's helicopter squadrons were replaced.
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