5th Aviation Regiment (Australia)
The 5th Aviation Regiment (5 Avn Regt) is an Australian Army aviation unit. Formed in 1987 after the Army took over responsibility for operating helicopters from the Royal Australian Air Force, the regiment is based at RAAF Base Townsville, in Queensland. It currently forms part of the 16th (Aviation) Brigade and it operates the majority of the Army's transport helicopters. Throughout its existence, the regiment has been deployed overseas numerous times, supporting both peacekeeping and warlike operations. Since its formation elements of the regiment have made operational deployments to Cambodia, Papua New Guinea, East Timor, Iraq, Indonesia and Pakistan.
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A S-70A Black Hawk and a CH-47D Chinook from the 5th Aviation Regiment, operating on US Navy amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (LHD-4) during Exercise Talisman Saber, 2005. | |
| Active | 1987 – present |
| Country | Australia |
| Branch | Australian Army |
| Type | Aviation |
| Role | Transport |
| Part of | 16th (Aviation) Brigade |
| Garrison/HQ | RAAF Base Townsville, Townsville |
| Engagements | Cambodia East Timor Iraq Afghanistan |
| Decorations | Meritorious Unit Citation |
| Commanders | |
| Notable commanders | Angus Houston |
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| Unit colour patch | |
| Aircraft flown | |
| Transport | CH-47F Chinook MRH-90 AW139 |
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