No.7 Squadron
(Motto: 'Fight Anywhere And Everywhere')

No.7 Squadron was first formed in 1962 to operate the Alouette III from New Sarum. The unit co-operated closely with the Army, particularly in Fireforce operations where the Alouettes act as troop carriers and gunships armed with 20 mm and 0.303 in machine guns for fire suppression. Other roles include SAR, casevac and general transport. No.7 Squadron also provides helicopter pilot training. The unit still operates the Alouette III, but these are now supplemented by Mi-35 Hind gunships.

Air Bases:

Base	Duration
New Sarum	1962 - Present

Aircraft Used:

Type	Qty	Service	Badge	Example Serials
Alouette III	47	March 1962 - Present		7500,5177,7456
Alouette II	6	April 1973 - 1980		1500,2100
Mi-24	2	2000 - Present
Mi-35	6?	1998 - Present		03

Unit Insignia:

Figure 1

References:

• Air (WLAG) January 1990