Soevaernets Helikopter Tjeneste
Role: Patrol/SAR

A naval helicopter flight with three Alouette III helicopters was first established in 1962, under RDanAF control. Additional helicopters were obtained, bringing the total strength up to eight helicopters by the end of 1967. In 1971 the unit was recognised as a naval unit and named Soevaernets Flyvetjaeneste (SVF, Danish Naval Air Service). In 1980 the Lynx began to replace the Alouette IIIs, with the process being completed in 1982.

An upgrade programme launched in 1997 saw the original Lynx fleet gradually replaced by improved Super Lynx helicopters from 2000. In 2004, following a round of defence spending cuts, the SVF was renamed Soevaernets Helikopter Tjeneste (SHT) and moved to Karup.

Air Bases:

Base	Duration
Vaerlose	1962 - Dec 2003
Karup	Jan 2004 - Present

Aircraft Used:

Type	Qty	Service	Badge	Example Serials
Alouette III	8	1962 - 1982
Lynx Mk.80	8	1980 - 2004
Lynx Mk.90	2	1987 - 2003
Lynx Mk.23	1	1987 - 2004 (GI only)
Super Lynx Mk.90B	8	2000 - Present

Unit Insignia:

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References:

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