40th Helicopter Squadron
The 40th Helicopter Squadron is a missile support unit of the United States Air Force. As the 40th Aerospace Rescue and Recovery Squadron it was a helicopter rescue squadron of the USAF during the Vietnam War.
| 40th Helicopter Squadron | |
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An HH-53B of the 40th ARRS refueling from an HC-130P over North Vietnam, 1969–70 | |
| Active | 1968–1976; 1978–1987; 1993–present |
| Country | United States |
| Branch | United States Air Force |
| Role | ICBM Defense / Rescue & Recovery |
| Part of | Air Force Global Strike Command |
| Nickname(s) | Pathfinders |
| Motto(s) | Deter, Detect, and Defend (2003-present) Save (1968-1987) |
| Colors | Blue, Yellow, White |
| Engagements | Vietnam War
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| Insignia | |
| 40th Helicopter Squadron emblem | |
| 40th Aerospace Rescue & Recovery Squadron emblem | |
| Aircraft flown | |
| Multirole helicopter | Boeing MH-139A Grey Wolf |
| Utility helicopter | Bell UH-1N Twin Huey |
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