171st Special Operations Aviation Squadron

171st Special Operations Aviation Squadron
Commandos from the 2nd Commando Regiment fast rope from a Black Hawk during Exercise Talisman Sabre 2015
Active2004–present
CountryAustralia
BranchAustralian Army
RoleSpecial operations aviation
Part of6th Aviation Regiment
Garrison/HQHolsworthy Barracks
Aircraft flown
HelicopterUH-60M Black Hawk

The 171st Special Operations Aviation Squadron (171 SOAS) is an Australian Army helicopter squadron that provides aviation support to the Special Operations Command. The squadron is being equipped with the UH-60M Black Hawk helicopter. The squadron is based at Luscombe Airfield, Holsworthy Barracks, Sydney and forms part of the 6th Aviation Regiment as the regiment's sole operational squadron.

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