| Lufttransport Staffel 5 Escadrille Transport Aérien 5 | |
|---|---|
| Active | 1962 - today |
| Country | Switzerland |
| Branch | Swiss Air Force |
| Role | transport squadron |
| Garrison/HQ | Payerne Air Base |
The Lufttransport Staffel 5 (LT St 5, French Escadrille Transport Aérien 5 ) is a transport squadron of the Swiss Air Force. The homebase of the Lufttransport Staffel 5 is the Payerne Air Base. The Lufttransport Staffel 5 is part of the Lufttransportgeschwader 1 together with the Lufttransport Staffel 1 (French Escadrille Transport Aérien «La UNE» ). The coat of arms of the Lufttransport Staffel 1 is a side view of a green grasshopper in front of a white circular ground, which shows the white number 5 on one of its wings. The camouflage version of the coat of arms shows the same image, but in dark green shades.