[quote][b][url=/v3/forum/europe-14/topic/koninklijke-luchtmacht-pays-bas-320/?post=40464#post-40464]rafighter[/url] a dit le 08/07/2008 à 12:08 :[/b]

[quote]Defence from today has a single helicopter organisation for the entire armed forces. The establishment ceremony took place this morning at Gilze-Rijen air base. Commodore Theo ten Haaf is the first commander of this new unit, designated Defence Helicopter Command (DHC). The demand for helicopters is increasing continuously, notable for international missions. As a consequence, and to increase effectiveness, it was decided in 2005 to establish a single, defence-wide helicopter organization. Its task is to provide helicopters and crews to carry out missions, with the required resources and support, both in-country and on overseas operations. The new entity will operate 85 helicopters, manned and supported by 2,200 personnel. It is a component of the air force. DHC has been formed from military flying units from Soesterberg air force base, De Kooy naval airfield, army airfield Deelen, 303 SAR Squadron from Leeuwarden, and Gilze-Rijnen air base. The new helicopter organisation will operate from five locations, of which Soesterberg will close at the end of this year. State Secretary Jack de Vries and the commander of the armed forces, General Peter van Uhm, attended the ceremony, which was concluded by a fly-by of 22 helicopters among which NH-90. 

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