Its first role with helicopters flying Westland Whirlwind HAR 10's, with three helicopters, three (possibly four?) pilots and approximately thirty ground crew, then deployed to Atkinson Field.
Its first role with helicopters began in 1964 when it was activated at RAF Odiham flying Westland Whirlwind HAR 10's. The Flight, with three helicopters, three (four?) pilots and approximately thirty ground crew, then deployed to Atkinson Field.