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3 unusual facts about Rotary Wing Test Squadron


Lynx OEU

Such activity involves close liaison with many external agencies, such as the MOD's Lynx Integrated Project Team, AgustaWestland and Boscombe Down (Mission Systems and Rotary Wing Test Squadron).

Rotary Wing Test Squadron

RWTES have use of a number of aircraft, permanently based at Boscombe Down, including 2 Sea King, and 4 Gazelles.

In 1914 the Experimental Flight was established at Upavon to assess the new aeroplanes and their equipment for this revolutionary new means of warfare.



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