Squadron 723 | |
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Eskadrille 723 | |
Founded | 8 January 1951 |
Country | Denmark |
Branch | Royal Danish Air Force |
Part of | Helicopter Wing Karup |
Garrison/HQ | Air Base Karup |
Motto(s) | Valet Vigilat |
The Danish Navy Air Squadron (Danish: Søværnets Helikoptertjeneste), was the aerial component of the Danish navy, from 1977 to December 31, 2010. Operationally it was directly under command of the Danish Naval Command, but maintenance of the eight Westland Lynx helicopters and training of personnel was in cooperation with the air force. The helicopters were used primarily for fishery patrol, shipboard support and coastal Search & Rescue (SAR) missions.
The tasks and hardware have now been transferred to the air force as Eskadrille 723 (Squadron 723).