789th Transport Helicopter Squadron

The 789th Transport Helicopter Squadron (Serbo-Croatian: 789. transportna helikopterska eskadrila / 789. транспортна хеликоптерска ескадрила) was a helicopter squadron of Yugoslav Air Force formed in October 1968 at Niš airport.

789th Transport Helicopter Squadron 789. transportna helikopterska eskadrila
Active	October, 1968 – 1990
Disbanded	1990
Country	Yugoslavia
Branch	Yugoslav Air Force
Type	Squadron
Role	Helicopter
Part of	119th Aviation Brigade
Garrison/HQ	Niš

History

The 48th Helicopter Squadron was formed at Niš airport in May 1968 as part of 119th Transport Helicopter Regiment. It was equipped with Soviet-made Mil Mi-8T transport helicopters.

In 1990 due to the "Jedinstvo 3" reorganization plan, 789th Squadron was disbanded. Personnel and equipment were attached to 787th Transport Helicopter Squadron of same 119th Aviation Brigade.

Assignments

• 119th Transport Helicopter Regiment (Support, Aviation Brigade, 1968–1990)

Bases stationed

• Niš (1968–1990)

Equipment

• Mil Mi-8T (1968–1990)