126 Squadron, Republic of Singapore Air Force

The 126 Squadron "Cougar" is a helicopter squadron of Republic of Singapore Air Force, the squadron goes by the motto of "Ready and Able", with the Cougar adopted as the squadron's motif.

Unit History

Formed initially in 1996 at Sembawang Air Base, the 126 SQN consisted of the newly-purchased Cougar helicopters, which was an upgraded version of the Super Puma helicopters being in use by it's sister squadron - 125 SQN since 1985. Since 1999, the squadron has been permanently based at Oakey Airbase in support of SAF's training need in Australia.

Aircraft operated

1. 12 AS532UL Cougars (1996 - present)

References

External links

• RSAF web page on 126 Sqn & Sembawang Air Base(SBAB)