No. 33 Squadron RAF

No. 33 Squadron RAF
Squadron badge
Active
  • 1916–1918 (RFC)
  • 1918–1919
  • 1929–1955
  • 1955–1957
  • 1957–1962
  • 1965–1970
  • 1971–2025
DisbandedOctober 2025 (2025-10)
Country United Kingdom
Branch Royal Air Force
TypeFlying squadron
MottoLoyalty
Commanders
Notable
commanders		Hector McGregor (Sep 1938 – Jan 1940)
Marmaduke Pattle (Mar – Apr 1941)
Insignia
Roundel
Tail codesSO (Sep 1938 – May 1939)
TN (May 1939 – Sep 1939)
NW (Sep 1939 – May 1941)
5R (Apr 1944 – Apr 1951)
CA–CZ (Pumas)

No. 33 Squadron is a dormant squadron of the Royal Air Force. Prior to disbanding in 2025, it was based at RAF Benson, Oxfordshire, operating the Airbus Helicopters Puma HC2.

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