126 Squadron, Republic of Singapore Air Force

RSAF 126 Squadron 126Sqn shoulder patch.jpg 200 Transport, Search and rescue CH-47SD Chinooks/CH-47F Sembawang Air Base "Ready and Able" 1996-present Cougar The 126 Squadron "Cougar" is a helicopter squadron of the Republic of Singapore Air Force. Its motto is "Ready and Able", with the Cougar adopted as the squadron's motif. Unit history Formed initially on 16 September 1992 at Sembawang Air Base, the 126 Squadron consisted of fourteen newly purchased Aérospatiale AS532UL Cougar medium lift helicopters, which were an upgraded version of the Super Puma helicopters then used by its sister squadron – 125 SQN. In 1998, the squadron was temporarily deployed at Oakey Airbase, for operators to train with the Eurocopter AS332 Super Puma in a large training airspace.http://www.mindef.gov.sg/imindef/news_and_events/nr/1999/aug/20aug99_nr.html Opening Ceremony of the RSAF Helicopter Detachment in Oakey, Australia MINDEF dead https://web.archive.org/web/20130806184243/https://www.mindef.gov.sg/imindef/news_and_events/nr/1999/aug/20aug99_nr.html 2013-08-06 1998/09 - Oakey detachment https://www.rsaf.gov.sg/about-us/history/history-of-the-rsaf/1998-sep-oakey-detachment/ 2025-09-25 Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF) en In 2023, a 25th-anniversary celebration was held at Oakey, which involved several high ranking dignitaries visiting and the unveiling of a commemorative tail design painted on a RSAF Chinook.McLaughlin Andrew Singapore Air Force celebrates detachment anniversary milestones in Australia https://psnews.com.au/singapore-air-force-celebrates-detachment-anniversary-milestones-in-australia/125067/ 2025-09-25 PS News en After the CH-47F attained full operational capability for the RSAF,Yeo Mike RSAF’s new Boeing and Airbus helicopters attain full operational capability https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/rsaf-s-new-boeing-and-airbus-helicopters-attain-full-operational-capability-status The Straits Times the squadron transitioned to a mix of CH-47SDs and CH-47Fs.Singapore’s helicopter defensive systems on show - Australian Defence Magazine https://www.australiandefence.com.au/news/news/singapore-s-helicopter-defensive-systems-on-show 2025-01-19 www.australiandefence.com.au en Roles and Missions In May 1993, the RSAF deployed four Super Puma helicopters and 65 personnel to assist with the United Nations Transitional Authority in Cambodia in conducting the 1993 Cambodian general election, where they ferried election officials and conducted aerial policing. This was the RSAF's first every UN peacekeeping mission.1993/12 - Clearing the air the mistral way https://www.rsaf.gov.sg/about-us/history/history-of-the-rsaf/1993-dec-clearing-the-air-the-mistral-way/ 2025-09-25 Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF) en Aircraft operated 14× AS532UL Cougars (1996–2023) ??x CH-47SD Chinooks (2023–present) ??x CH-47F Chinooks (2023–present) Photo gallery References External links RSAF web page on 126 Sqn & Sembawang Air Base(SBAB) https://web.archive.org/web/20081011163833/http://www.mindef.gov.sg/imindef/mindef_websites/atozlistings/air_force/assets/airbases_and_squadrons/Sembawang_Air_Base.html 2008-10-11 Category:Squadrons of the Republic of Singapore Air Force Category:Mandai