29 (BATUS) Flight AAC | |
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![]() 29 Flight Gazelle helicopter during a training exercise at BATUS in Canada | |
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Size | Flight |
Part of | Army Air Corps |
Base | Canadian Forces Base Suffield |
The 29 (BATUS) Flight Army Air Corps is an independent flight within the British Army's Army Air Corps that supports the British Army Training Unit Suffield (BATUS). [1]
BATUS conducts major training exercises in the Canadian province of Alberta, at the Canadian Forces Base Suffield. [2] 29 Flight provides aviation support for the training. Its roles include supervision, CASEVAC (casualty evacuation), reconnaissance, liaison and limited lift of passengers and equipment. [3]
The unit operated Westland Gazelle AH.1 helicopters, until their retirement from service in October 2023. [4] [5] [6]
5 Regiment AAC has administrative responsibility for 29 Flight. [7]
50°16′25″N 111°10′44″W / 50.2737°N 111.1790°W