The first NH-90 squadron for the German Air Force (Luftwaffe) has formed.
October 26:
On October 21 the first NHIndustries NH-90 squadron for the German Air Force (Luftwaffe) formed at Holzdorf Air Base near Schönewalde.
The new unit, HSG (Hubschraubergeschwader) 64, is the Luftwaffe’s first all-helicopter wing comprising three sections dedicated to airlift and search and rescue (SAR), combat SAR (CSAR) and training for the transition from the UH-1D, which the NH90 will replace.