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| unit_name = No. 667 Squadron AAC
| unit_name = No. 667 Squadron AAC<br />No. 667 (Development and Trials) Squadron AAC
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| image = No. 667 Squadron AAC Brunei 03.jpg
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| caption = [[Bell 212|Bell 212 AH1]] of the No. 667 Squadron over [[Lumut, Brunei|Lumut]], [[Brunei]] in 2022
| caption = [[Bell 212|Bell 212 AH1]] of the No. 667 Squadron over [[Lumut, Brunei|Lumut]], [[Brunei]] in 2022
| dates = 1 Dec 1943 – 20 Dec 1945<br />1989 – 2020<br />1 Aug 2021 – present <!-- or | start_date = | end_date = -->
| dates = 1 Dec 1943 – 20 Dec 1945<br />1989 – 2020<br />1 Aug 2021 – 2022
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| command_structure = [[Army Air Corps (United Kingdom)|Army Air Corps]]
| garrison = Middle Wallop
| garrison = [[AAC Middle Wallop|Middle Wallop]]
| garrison_label = Home station
| garrison_label = Home station
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'''667 Squadron AAC''' is a squadron of the [[British Army]]'s [[Army Air Corps (United Kingdom)|Army Air Corps]] (AAC).
'''667 Squadron AAC''' is a former squadron of the [[British Army]]'s [[Army Air Corps (United Kingdom)|Army Air Corps]] (AAC).


==History==
==History==
No. 667 squadron was first formed on 1 December 1943 at [[Gosport|RAF Gosport]], [[Hampshire]] from [[No. 1662 Flight RAF|1662]] and [[No. 1631 (anti-aircraft co-operation) Flight RAF|1631 Flight]]<ref>{{Harvnb|Delve|1994|p=159.}}</ref> and No. 7 Anti-Aircraft Practice Camp at [[Shoreham, Kent|RAF Shoreham]], [[Kent]]<ref>{{Harvnb|Sturtivant|Hamlin|2007|p=64.}}</ref> for various [[anti-aircraft warfare|anti-aircraft]] training duties. The squadron was initially equipped with [[Boulton Paul Defiant|Defiants]] and undertook target towing duties with these. It later received Hurricanes, Barracudas, Oxfords, Vengeances and Spitfires, before disbanding at Gosport on 20 December 1945.<ref name="Rawlings1982p258">{{Harvnb|Rawlings|1982|p=258.}}</ref><ref name="Halley1988p451">{{Harvnb|Halley|1988|p=451.}}</ref><ref name="Jefford2001p105">{{harvnb|Jefford|2001|p=105.}}</ref> Between Dec 1943 and Dec 1945 squadron aircraft wore the codes U4.<ref>{{Harvnb|Bowyer|Rawlings|1979|pp=103–104.}}</ref><ref>{{Harvnb|Flintham|Thomas|2003|p=108.}}</ref> During the Second World War the squadron formed part of [[No. 70 Group RAF]], [[Air Defence of Great Britain]] from 1943 to 1944<ref>{{Harvnb|Delve|1994|p=72.}}</ref> and [[RAF Fighter Command|Fighter Command]] from 1944 to 1945<ref>{{Harvnb|Delve|1994|p=79.}}</ref>
No. 667 Squadron was first formed on 1 December 1943 at [[HMS Sultan (shore establishment)|RAF Gosport]], [[Hampshire]] from 1662 and 1631 Flight's<ref>{{Harvnb|Delve|1994|p=159.}}</ref> and No. 7 Anti-Aircraft Practice Camp at [[Brighton City Airport|RAF Shoreham]], [[Kent]]<ref>{{Harvnb|Sturtivant|Hamlin|2007|p=64.}}</ref> for various [[anti-aircraft warfare|anti-aircraft]] training duties. The squadron was initially equipped with [[Boulton Paul Defiant]]s and undertook target towing duties with these. It later received Hurricanes, Barracudas, Oxfords, Vengeances and Spitfires, before disbanding at Gosport on 20 December 1945.<ref name="Rawlings1982p258">{{Harvnb|Rawlings|1982|p=258.}}</ref><ref name="Halley1988p451">{{Harvnb|Halley|1988|p=451.}}</ref><ref name="Jefford2001p105">{{harvnb|Jefford|2001|p=105.}}</ref> Between Dec 1943 and Dec 1945 squadron aircraft wore the codes U4.<ref>{{Harvnb|Bowyer|Rawlings|1979|pp=103–104.}}</ref><ref>{{Harvnb|Flintham|Thomas|2003|p=108.}}</ref> During the Second World War the squadron formed part of [[No. 70 Group RAF]], [[Air Defence of Great Britain]] from 1943 to 1944<ref>{{Harvnb|Delve|1994|p=72.}}</ref> and [[RAF Fighter Command|Fighter Command]] from 1944 to 1945<ref>{{Harvnb|Delve|1994|p=79.}}</ref>


From 1989 to 2000 the squadron had a development and trials role as part of the [[Army Air Corps (United Kingdom)|Army Air Corps]]. The squadron continued in this role until late 2020 when it was disbanded.<ref>{{Cite web|date=6 August 2021|title=Introducing 667 Sqn AAC!|url=https://twitter.com/7Flt_AAC/status/1423649434580176900|access-date=7 November 2021|website=Twitter|publisher=Jungle Aviation – 7 Flight Army Air Corps}}</ref>
From 1989 the squadron had a development and trials role as part of the [[Army Air Corps (United Kingdom)|Army Air Corps]]. The squadron continued in this role until late 2020 when it was disbanded.<ref>{{Cite web|date=6 August 2021|title=Introducing 667 Sqn AAC!|url=https://twitter.com/7Flt_AAC/status/1423649434580176900|access-date=7 November 2021|website=Twitter|publisher=Jungle Aviation – 7 Flight Army Air Corps}}</ref>


On 1 August 2021, [[No. 7 Flight AAC]] based in [[Brunei]] was redesignated as No. 667 Squadron.<ref>{{Cite web|date=9 September 2021|title=New designation for Army Air Corps jungle support unit|url=https://www.key.aero/article/new-designation-army-air-corps-jungle-support-unit|access-date=9 September 2021|website=Key.Aero|publisher=Key Publishing|language=en}}</ref> In 2022 the Bell 212 was replaced in Brunei with the [[Aérospatiale SA 330 Puma|RAF Puma HC2]], operated by [[No. 1563 Flight RAF]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Brunei {{!}} The British Army |url=https://www.army.mod.uk/deployments/brunei/ |access-date=6 February 2023 |website=army.mod.uk}}</ref>
During 2019 the squadron supported the deployment of the Apache aboard {{HMS|Queen Elizabeth|R08}}.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.navalnews.com/naval-news/2019/06/british-army-apache-gunship-starts-trials-with-hms-queen-elizabeth/|title=British Army Apache gunship starts trials with HMS Queen Elizabeth|publisher=Naval News|access-date=21 April 2024}}</ref>
On 1 August 2021, [[No. 7 Flight AAC]] based in [[Brunei]] was redesignated as No. 667 Squadron.<ref name="KEY-NDJSU">{{Cite web|date=9 September 2021|title=New designation for Army Air Corps jungle support unit|url=https://www.key.aero/article/new-designation-army-air-corps-jungle-support-unit|access-date=9 September 2021|website=Key.Aero|publisher=Key Publishing|language=en}}</ref> In 2022 the Bell 212 was replaced in Brunei with the [[Aérospatiale SA 330 Puma|RAF Westland Puma HC2]], operated by [[No. 1563 Flight RAF]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Brunei {{!}} The British Army |url=https://www.army.mod.uk/deployments/brunei/ |access-date=6 February 2023 |website=army.mod.uk}}</ref>


==Aircraft operated==
==Aircraft operated==
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| June 1944 || December 1945 || [[Airspeed Oxford]] || Mks.I & II<ref name="Rawlings1982p258"/>
| June 1944 || December 1945 || [[Airspeed Oxford]] || Mks.I & II<ref name="Rawlings1982p258"/>
|-
|-
| October 1944 || December 1945 || [[A-31 Vengeance|Vultee Vengeance]] || Mk.IV
| October 1944 || December 1945 || [[Vultee A-31 Vengeance|Vultee Vengeance]] || Mk.IV
|-
|-
| July 1945 || December 1945 || [[Supermarine Spitfire]] || LF.XVIe<ref name="Rawlings1982p258"/>
| July 1945 || December 1945 || [[Supermarine Spitfire]] || LF.XVIe<ref name="Rawlings1982p258"/>
|-
|-
| || 2020 || [[Aérospatiale Gazelle|Westland Gazelle AH1]] and [[Westland Lynx|Westland Lynx AH7]]<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.key.aero/article/new-designation-army-air-corps-jungle-support-unit|title = New designation for Army Air Corps jungle support unit}}</ref> ||
| || 2020 || [[Aérospatiale Gazelle|Westland Gazelle]] || AH1<ref name="KEY-NDJSU"/>
|-
| || 2020 || [[Westland Lynx]] || AH7<ref name="KEY-NDJSU"/>
|-
|-
| 2021 || 2022 || Bell 212 ||AH1<hr>AH3<ref name="KEY-NDJSU"/>
| 2021 || 2022|| Bell 212 AH1/AH3<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.key.aero/article/new-designation-army-air-corps-jungle-support-unit|title = New designation for Army Air Corps jungle support unit}}</ref> ||
|}
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! From !! To !! Base !! Remark
! From !! To !! Base !! Remark
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| 1 December 1943 || 20 December 1945 || [[Gosport|RAF Gosport]], [[Hampshire]] || Det. at [[Shoreham, Kent|RA.Shoreham]], [[Kent]]
| 1 December 1943 || 20 December 1945 || [[HMS Sultan (shore establishment)|RAF Gosport]], [[Hampshire]] || Det. at [[Brighton City Airport|RAF Shoreham]], [[Kent]]
|-
|-
| 1957 || 2020 || [[AAC Middle Wallop]], Hampshire<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.key.aero/article/new-designation-army-air-corps-jungle-support-unit|title = New designation for Army Air Corps jungle support unit}}</ref> ||
| 1957 || 2020 || [[AAC Middle Wallop]], Hampshire<ref name="KEY-NDJSU"/> ||
|-
|-
| 2021 || 2022|| [[Medicina Lines]] in [[Seria]], [[Brunei]]<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.key.aero/article/new-designation-army-air-corps-jungle-support-unit|title = New designation for Army Air Corps jungle support unit}}</ref> ||
| 2021 || 2022 || [[Medicina Lines]] in [[Seria]], [[Brunei]]<ref name="KEY-NDJSU"/> ||
|}
|}


Revision as of 16:56, 21 April 2024

No. 667 Squadron AAC
No. 667 (Development and Trials) Squadron AAC
Bell 212 AH1 of the No. 667 Squadron over Lumut, Brunei in 2022
Active1 Dec 1943 – 20 Dec 1945
1989 – 2020
1 Aug 2021 – 2022
Country United Kingdom
Branch British Army
TypeFlying squadron
RoleTransport
Part ofArmy Air Corps
Home stationMiddle Wallop
Aircraft flown
Cargo helicopterBell 212 AH1/AH3

667 Squadron AAC is a former squadron of the British Army's Army Air Corps (AAC).

History

No. 667 Squadron was first formed on 1 December 1943 at RAF Gosport, Hampshire from 1662 and 1631 Flight's[1] and No. 7 Anti-Aircraft Practice Camp at RAF Shoreham, Kent[2] for various anti-aircraft training duties. The squadron was initially equipped with Boulton Paul Defiants and undertook target towing duties with these. It later received Hurricanes, Barracudas, Oxfords, Vengeances and Spitfires, before disbanding at Gosport on 20 December 1945.[3][4][5] Between Dec 1943 and Dec 1945 squadron aircraft wore the codes U4.[6][7] During the Second World War the squadron formed part of No. 70 Group RAF, Air Defence of Great Britain from 1943 to 1944[8] and Fighter Command from 1944 to 1945[9]

From 1989 the squadron had a development and trials role as part of the Army Air Corps. The squadron continued in this role until late 2020 when it was disbanded.[10]

During 2019 the squadron supported the deployment of the Apache aboard HMS Queen Elizabeth (R08).[11]

On 1 August 2021, No. 7 Flight AAC based in Brunei was redesignated as No. 667 Squadron.[12] In 2022 the Bell 212 was replaced in Brunei with the RAF Westland Puma HC2, operated by No. 1563 Flight RAF.[13]

Aircraft operated

Aircraft operated by 667 Squadron, data from[4][5]
From To Aircraft Version
December 1943 January 1945 Boulton Paul Defiant Mks.I & III
April 1944 August 1945 Hawker Hurricane Mks.I & IIc
May 1944 June 1945 Fairey Barracuda Mk.II
June 1944 December 1945 Airspeed Oxford Mks.I & II[3]
October 1944 December 1945 Vultee Vengeance Mk.IV
July 1945 December 1945 Supermarine Spitfire LF.XVIe[3]
2020 Westland Gazelle AH1[12]
2020 Westland Lynx AH7[12]
2021 2022 Bell 212 AH1
AH3[12]

Squadron bases

Bases and airfields used by 667 Squadron, data from[3][4][5]
From To Base Remark
1 December 1943 20 December 1945 RAF Gosport, Hampshire Det. at RAF Shoreham, Kent
1957 2020 AAC Middle Wallop, Hampshire[12]
2021 2022 Medicina Lines in Seria, Brunei[12]

References

Notes

  1. ^ Delve 1994, p. 159.
  2. ^ Sturtivant & Hamlin 2007, p. 64.
  3. ^ a b c d Rawlings 1982, p. 258.
  4. ^ a b c Halley 1988, p. 451.
  5. ^ a b c Jefford 2001, p. 105.
  6. ^ Bowyer & Rawlings 1979, pp. 103–104.
  7. ^ Flintham & Thomas 2003, p. 108.
  8. ^ Delve 1994, p. 72.
  9. ^ Delve 1994, p. 79.
  10. ^ "Introducing 667 Sqn AAC!". Twitter. Jungle Aviation – 7 Flight Army Air Corps. 6 August 2021. Retrieved 7 November 2021.
  11. ^ "British Army Apache gunship starts trials with HMS Queen Elizabeth". Naval News. Retrieved 21 April 2024.
  12. ^ a b c d e f "New designation for Army Air Corps jungle support unit". Key.Aero. Key Publishing. 9 September 2021. Retrieved 9 September 2021.
  13. ^ "Brunei | The British Army". army.mod.uk. Retrieved 6 February 2023.

Bibliography

  • Bowyer, Michael J.F.; Rawlings, John D.R. (1979). Squadron Codes, 1937–56. Cambridge, UK: Patrick Stephens Ltd. ISBN 0-85059-364-6.
  • Delve, Ken (1994). The Source Book of the RAF. Shrewsbury, Shropshire, UK: Airlife Publishing. ISBN 1-85310-451-5.
  • Flintham, Vic; Thomas, Andrew (2003). Combat Codes: A Full Explanation and Listing of British, Commonwealth and Allied Air Force Unit Codes since 1938. Shrewsbury, Shropshire, UK: Airlife Publishing Ltd. ISBN 1-84037-281-8.
  • Halley, James J. (1988). The Squadrons of the Royal Air Force & Commonwealth, 1918–1988. Tonbridge, Kent, UK: Air-Britain (Historians) Ltd. ISBN 0-85130-164-9.
  • Jefford, C.G. (2001). RAF Squadrons, a Comprehensive record of the Movement and Equipment of all RAF Squadrons and their Antecedents since 1912 (2nd ed.). Shrewsbury, Shropshire, UK: Airlife Publishing Ltd. ISBN 1-85310-053-6.
  • Rawlings, John D.R. (1982). Coastal, Support and Special Squadrons of the RAF and their Aircraft. London: Jane's Publishing Company Ltd. ISBN 0-7106-0187-5.
  • Sturtivant, Ray, ISO; Hamlin, John (2007). RAF Flying Training And Support Units since 1912. Tonbridge, Kent, UK: Air-Britain (Historians) Ltd. ISBN 978-0-85130-365-9.{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)
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