Unit 669
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The Unit 669 (Hebrew: יחידה טקטית לחילוץ מיוחד 669, Yechida Tactit LeHilu'tz Meyuchad 669) is a heliborne combat search and rescue extraction unit, subordinate to 7 Wing of the Israeli Air Force. It is the Israeli equivalent to Pararescue of the US Air Force.[1]
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Active | 1974-Present |
Country | Israel |
Branch | Israeli Air Force |
Type | Special forces |
Role | Combat Search and Rescue MEDEVAC Direct action Counter-terrorism |
Part of | 7th Special Forces of Air Forces Wing |
Motto(s) | בצרה קראת ואחלצך Call upon me in times of trouble, I will be there for you and rescue you Psalm 50 |
Engagements | 1982 Lebanon War 2006 Lebanon War Operation Cast Lead Operation Protective Edge 2023 Israel–Hamas war |
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It is based at Tel Nof Airbase with CH-53D Sea Stallion Yas'ur helicopters and Palmachim Airbase with UH-60 Black Hawk Yanshuf helicopters.