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Key Facts
| Short Name: | |
| Nickname: | 449 Mira |
| Main Role: | Attack |
| Secondary Role: | Utility |
| First Formed: | n/a |
| Parent Unit: | Air Force HQ |
| Current Status: | Active |
History
449 Mira Antiarmatikon Elikopteron (Anti-Tank Helicopter Squadron) was formerly part of Mira Elikopteron-Aeroskafon, before it was split into two in May 2002. The unit comprises two platoons, operating the Gazelle and Bell 206L respectively.
Subordinate Units
1st Platoon
2nd Platoon
1st Platoon
Anti-tank unit.
Aircraft
| Type | Qty | Service | Example Serials |
|---|---|---|---|
| SA 342L Gazelle | 6 | May 2002 – Present | 351, 354 |
2nd Platoon
Transport unit.
Aircraft
| Type | Qty | Service | Example Serials |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bell 206L | 2 | May 2002 – Present | 111, 112 |
| Bell UH-1H | 4 | May 2002 – 2005 | EΣ-623 |
Unit Markings
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Main Bases
| Base | Duration |
|---|---|
| Lakatamia Air Base | May 2002 – Present |
Photographs
SA.342L Gazelle.
(photo: Cyprus Air Force)
(photo: Cyprus Air Force)
More Information
References
- European Air Forces Directory 2012/13 (Mach III Publishing)
- Air Forces Monthly October 2003 p.56-57
Other Sources
To be added.