| No. 606 (Chiltern) Squadron RAF | |
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 Merlin Helicopter carrying 105mm Light Gun with staff from No. 606 Squadron | |
| Active | 1 October 1999 – present |
| Country |  United Kingdom |
| Branch |  Royal Air Force |
| Part of | Royal Auxiliary Air Force |
| Garrison/HQ | RAF Benson |
| Motto(s) | Steadfast in support |
| Insignia | |
| Squadron Badge heraldry | Ared kite grasping a lightning flash |
| Squadron Codes | BG (Apr 1939 – Sep 1939) |
No 606 (Chiltern) Squadron was formed as aRoyal Auxiliary Air Force helicopter support squadron in 1996 atRAF Benson and gaining its official number three years later on 1 October 1999.[1] It provides personnel for the RAF tactical support helicopter fleet and does not operate any aircraft itself.[2]
The squadron code 'BG' was allocated to No 606 Squadron RAuxAF in 1939, but it was never activated during theSecond World War.[3]
Since its reformation in 1996, personnel from the squadron have deployed on Operations across the globe including Afghanistan, theFalkland Islands, Cyprus and Iraq.[4]
No. 606 was deployed toBrunei, to assistNo. 1563 Flight RAF in their move from temporary home base inRimba Air Force Base toMedicina Lines.[5]
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