40th Heli Squadron (Belgium)

The 40th Heli Squadron (40ste Smaldeel Heli, 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. 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 frigate frigates when sailing on deployment and has also have had helicopter embarked on Dutch frigates as well

Organisation
40th Helicopter Squadron consists of
 * HQ staff and Support Flight
 * Helicopter Flight
 * Maintenance Flight