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40th Helicopter Squadron
An HH-53B of the 40th ARRS refueling from an HC-130P over North Vietnam, 1969–70
Active1968–1976; 1978–1987; 1993–present
Country40th Helicopter Squadron United States
Branch40th Helicopter Squadron United States Air Force
RoleICBM Defense / Rescue & Recovery
Part ofAir Force Global Strike Command
Nickname(s)Pathfinders
Motto(s)Deter, Detect, and Defend (2003-present) Save (1968-1987)
ColorsBlue, Yellow, White[citation needed]
EngagementsVietnam War
  • Operation Ivory Coast
  • Operation Eagle Pull
  • Operation Frequent Wind
Insignia
40th Helicopter Squadron emblem[note 1][1]
40th Aerospace Rescue & Recovery Squadron emblem
Aircraft flown
Multirole helicopterBoeing MH-139A Grey Wolf
Utility helicopterBell UH-1N Twin Huey

The 40th Helicopter Squadron is a missile support unit of the United States Air Force. As the 40th Aerospace Rescue and Recovery Squadron it was a helicopter rescue squadron of the USAF during the Vietnam War.


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  1. ^ Robertson, Patsy (26 April 2011). "Factsheet 40 Helicopter Squadron (AFGSC)". Air Force Historical Research Agency. Retrieved 3 April 2015.Public Domain This article incorporates text from this source, which is in the public domain.

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