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The 126 Squadron "Cougar" is a helicopter squadron of the Republic of Singapore Air Force. Its motto is "Ready and Able", with the Cougar adopted as the squadron's motif.
| RSAF 126 Squadron | |
|---|---|
| |
| Active | 1996 – Present |
| Role | Transport, Search and rescue |
| Garrison/HQ | Sembawang Air Base |
| Motto(s) | "Ready and Able" |
| Equipment | Aérospatiale AS532UL Cougar |
| Insignia | |
| Identification symbol | Cougar |
Formed initially on 16 September 1992 at Sembawang Air Base, the 126 Squadron consisted of fourteen newly purchased Aérospatiale AS532UL Cougar medium lift helicopters, which were an upgraded version of the Super Puma helicopters then used by its sister squadron – 125 SQN. The squadron is based at Oakey Airbase, supporting the SAF's training need in Australia.[1]
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