789th Transport Helicopter Squadron
| 789th Transport Helicopter Squadron 789. transportna helikopterska eskadrila | |
|---|---|
| Active | October, 1968 – 1990 |
| Country |
 Yugoslavia |
| Branch | Yugoslav Air Force |
| Type | Squadron |
| Role | Helicopter |
| Part of | 119th Aviation Brigade |
| Garrison/HQ | Niš |
| Disbanded | 1990 |
The 789th Transport Helicopter Squadron (Serbo-Croatian: 789. transportna helikopterska eskadrila / 789. транспортна хеликоптерска ескадрила) was a helicopter squadron of Yugoslav Air Force formed in October 1968 at Niš airport.
History
The 48th Helicopter Squadron was formed at Niš airport in May 1968 as part of 119th Transport Helicopter Regiment. It was equipped with Soviet-made Mil Mi-8T transport helicopters.
In 1990 due the "Jedinstvo 3" reorganization plan, 789th Squadron was disbanded. Personnel and equipment were attached to 787th Transport Helicopter Squadron of same 119th Aviation Brigade.[1]
Assignments
- 119th Transport Helicopter Regiment (Support, Aviation Brigade) (1968–1990)
Bases stationed
- Niš (1968–1990)
Equipment
- Mil Mi-8T (1968–1990)
References
- ↑ Dimitrijević, Bojan. Jugoslovensko Ratno Vazduhoplovstvo 1942-1992. Beograd, 2006, p. 373.
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