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UKSF Gear - Aircraft
In this section we link to info / photos on the various aircraft employed in support of United Kingdom Special Forces (UKSF) and other elite units.
Helicopters
Chinook Helicopters
Heavy-lift helicopters providing support to Special Forces.more info : Chinook Helicopters
Wildcat AH1
State of the art battlefield reconnaissance and light assault helicopter operated by the AAC and Commando Helicopter Force (CHF).more info : Wildcat AH1
Wildcat HMA2
Naval version of the Wildcat oeprating from warships and by 815 NAS Maritime Interdiction Flight.more info : Wildcat HMA2
AS365 Dauphin
Light helicopters flown by 658 Sqn AAC in support of the 22nd Special Air Service.more info : AS365 Dauphin
Fixed Wing
Hercules C5 / C4
C-130J Hercules transporters operated by RAF Special Forces.more info : Hercules C5 / C4
Hercules C1 / C3 / C3a
The previous generation of RAF Special Forces Hercules, based on the C-130Kmore info : Hercules C1 / C3 / C3a
Defender / Islander
Fixed wing airborne command post / communications relay / surveillance aircraft operated by 651 Sqn AAC.more info : Defender / Islander
