No. 9 Squadron SLAF
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No. 9 "Attack Helicopter" Squadron is a squadron of the Sri Lanka Air Force. It currently operates the air force's fleet of Attack Helicopter of Mil Mi-24s, Mil Mi-35s and Mi-17Sh s from SLAF Hingurakgoda for Close Air Support. The squadron is tasked with close air support/battlefield air interdiction, air interdiction, maritime air operations, armed escort missions and air defence operations.
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No. 9 Attack Helicopter Squadron | |
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Active | November 1995 - to present day |
Country | Sri Lanka |
Branch | Sri Lanka Air Force |
Role | Close Air Support |
Station | SLAF Hingurakgoda |
Equipment | Mil Mi-24, Mil Mi-35, Mil Mi-17Sh |
Engagements | Sri Lankan Civil War |
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In March 2009, the squadron was presented with the President’s Colours.[1]