427 Special Operations Aviation Squadron

427 Special Operations Aviation Squadron
427e Escadron d'opérations spéciales d'aviation (French)
Active	1944–1946 1952–1970 1971–present
Country	Canada
Type	Special operations helicopter squadron
Part of	Canadian Special Operations Forces Command
Garrison/HQ	CFB Petawawa
Nickname(s)	Lion Squadron
Motto(s)	Ferte manus certas (Latin for 'Strike with a sure hand')
Engagements	World War II Operation Deliverance War in Afghanistan Operation Impact
Decorations	Distinguished Service Order Conspicuous Gallantry Medal Distinguished Flying Medal Distinguished Flying Cross
Battle honours	See § Battle honours
Website	www.canada.ca/en/special-operations-forces-command/corporate/organizational-structure/427-so-aviation-squadron.html

427 Special Operations Aviation Squadron (427 SOAS) (French: 427^e Escadron d'opérations spéciales d'aviation, 427 EOSA) is a tactical helicopter unit that provides aviation support to Canadian Special Operations Forces Command. The squadron is based at CFB Petawawa, Ontario with a fleet of Bell CH-146 Griffon helicopters.^[1] It was founded during the Second World War as No. 427 Squadron RCAF.