Station, Iraq. In 2009 the squadron returned from Operation Telic and later on in the year deployed on Operation Herrick keeping the designation of 1419 Flight. The squadron returned during May 2013. In July 2015, the squadron handed over its Merlin helicopters to 845 Naval Air Squadron and re-roled as 28 (R) Squadron OCU whose role is to train Chinook Mk4 and Puma Mk2 helicopters crews. In March 2020, the squadron was awarded the right to emblazon a battle honour on its squadron standard, recognising its role in the War in Afghanistan between 2001 and 2014. See also List of Royal Air Force aircraft squadrons References Notes Citations Bibliography External links 28 Squadron RAF website 028 Military units and formations established in 1915 028 squadron Military of Hong Kong under British rule 1915 establishments in the United Kingdom