2nd Combat Aviation Brigade (South Korea)

The 2nd Combat Aviation Brigade (제2전투항공여단) is a military formation of the Republic of Korea Army. The brigade is subordinated to the Army Aviation Operations Command (Republic of Korea).

History
On 1 September 1973, it was founded as the 1st Aviation Group.

On 1 June 1978, it was transferred to the newly established 1st Aviation Brigade and changed its name to 61st Aviation Group. In addition, the 202nd and 203rd aviation battalions, operating UH-1H as subordinate units, were created.

In order to suppress the Gwangju Uprising in 1980, in accordance with the “Helicopter Operation Plan” of the Army Headquarters, Brigadier General Song Jin-won ordered the unit, along with 1st Aviation Brigade to deployed to Gwangju city on 22 May.

Organization

 * Headquarters
 * 60th Aviation Group (Air Command and Control unit)
 * 301st Aviation Battalion (CH-47D)
 * 302nd Aviation Battalion (CH-47D)
 * 601st Aviation Battalion (UH-60)
 * 603rd Aviation Battalion (UH-60) (garrisoned in Sejong City)
 * 605th Aviation Battalion (UH-60) (garrisoned in Sejong City)