Bardufoss in 1964 while the 337 Squadron arrived in 1983. The Royal Norwegian Air Force Flight Training School was moved to Bardufoss from Trondheim Airport, Værnes in 2003. Squadrons Two squadrons of helicopters are stationed on this airfield: 337 operating Lynx MK 86 (since 1983) and 339 with Bell 412SP (since 1964). The 337 Squadron operates six Lynx MK 86 helicopters, which were delivered in 1983. Their purpose is to operate onboard Coast Guard ships. They will be replaced with eight new NH-90's. The 339 Squadron operates twelve Bell 412SP, primarily used as support for the Royal Norwegian Army. The Bells were delivered in between 1987 and 1990. Previous to their delivery, the squadron operated UH-1's bought used from the USA: some of those machines were received with minor battle damages and bullet holes, having seen action in the Vietnam War. The Royal Norwegian Air Force's six remaining Bells (making a total of 18) are stationed at the 720 Squadron at Rygge Air Station. In addition, the RNoAF Flight Training School is located here. The school operates the Saab Safari. UK Royal Naval Commando and Royal Marine units have used Bardufoss as a training base for many years. It is also used as a base for cold weather training for Royal Air Force, British Army and Royal Navy helicopter crews. During the Cold War, training was especially concentrated during the winter with repair parties during the Norwegian summer. These operations were given the title of "Clockwork". References External links Picture and information regarding Bardufoss Airport from Avinor Norwegian Air Force; Bardufoss Airbase Folkebladet.no: Ørnen har landet Norwegian Army Air Service stations Luftwaffe airports in Norway Royal Norwegian Air Force stations Airports in Troms og Finnmark Målselv 1938 establishments in Norway Airports established in 1938 Military installations in Troms og Finnmark