| 171st Special Operations Aviation Squadron | |
|---|---|
 Commandos from the 2nd Commando Regiment fast rope from a Black Hawk during Exercise Talisman Sabre 2015 | |
| Active | 2004–present |
| Country | Australia |
| Branch | Australian Army |
| Role | Special operations aviation |
| Part of | 6th Aviation Regiment |
| Garrison/HQ | Holsworthy Barracks |
| Aircraft flown | |
| Helicopter | UH-60M Black Hawk[a] |
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.[a] 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.[3][4]
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