The 40th Heli Squadron (Dutch: 40ste Smaldeel Heli, French: 40 Escadrille Héli) is a helicopter squadron of the Air Component based at Koksijde Air Base. It is dedicated to search and rescue, anti-submarine warfare and troop transportation operations. It operates four NH90 NFH helicopters.[1] Before the arrival of the NH90 NFH the squadron operated Westland Sea King and Alouette III helicopters on behalf of the Maritime Component, the Squadron embarks a helicopter on F930 Leopold I and F931 Louise-Marie - Karel Doorman class frigates when sailing on deployment and has also have had helicopter embarked on Dutch frigates as well
| 40th Heli Squadron | |
|---|---|
.jpg) NH90-NFH of the 40th Squadron Heli | |
| Country |  Belgium |
| Branch | Air Component |
| Role | Search and rescue and anti-submarine warfare |
| Garrison/HQ | Koksijde Air Base |
| Equipment | NH90 NFH |
Organisation
40th Helicopter Squadron consists of