Mira Elikopteron-Aeroskafon
Role: Patrol, target-tug and assault

The Mira Elikopteron-Aeroskafon (Helicopter and Aircraft Squadron) was the operational unit of the CNGAW between 1982 and 2002. It operated all the aircraft and helicopters in the inventory. In May 2002 it was split into two separate units: 449 Mira Antiarmatikon Elikopteron and 450 Mira Elikopteron.

Aircraft Used:

Type	Qty	Service	Badge	Example Serials
BN.2	1	1982 - May 2002		5B-ICV
PA-22 Colt	1	1982 - 19??		-
SA.342L Gazelle	4	1988 - May 2002		354
PC-9	2	1989 - May 2002		901,902
Mi-26 Halo	1	Nov 2001 - May 2002		-

Air Bases:

Base	Duration
Larnaca & Limassol	1982 - 1996
Lakatamia	1996 - May 2002

Unit Insignia:

Figure 1

References:

• Air Forces Monthly October 2003 p.56-57