RSAF 120 Squadron | |
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Active | 1969 |
Role | Anti-Armour & Ground support |
Garrison/HQ | Sembawang Air Base |
Motto(s) | "Strive To Achieve" |
Equipment | AH-64D Apache Longbow[1] |
Insignia | |
Identification symbol | Kestrel |
The 120 Squadron "Kestrel" (also known as the "Red Hawks") is a helicopter squadron of the Republic of Singapore Air Force based at Sembawang Air Base. First formed in 1969, it is the first and oldest RSAF operational squadron in service.[2] The squadron goes by the motto of "Strive To Achieve". Since 2006, it operates the AH-64D Apache Longbow attack helicopter and has participated in Singapore's National Day Parade together with 127 Squadron CH-47SD Chinook for the traditional National Flag Fly Pass.