Unit 669
The Unit 669 (Hebrew: יחידה טקטית לחילוץ מיוחד 669, Yechida Tactit LeHilu'tz Meyuchad 669) is a heliborne combat search and rescue extraction unit, subordinate to 7 Wing of the Israeli Air Force. It is the Israeli equivalent to Pararescue of the US Air Force.
| Special Tactics Rescue Unit 669 | |
|---|---|
Unit 669 emblem | |
| Active | 1974-Present |
| Country | Israel |
| Branch | Israeli Air Force |
| Type | Special forces |
| Role | Combat Search and Rescue MEDEVAC Direct action Counter-terrorism |
| Part of | 7th Special Forces of Air Forces Wing |
| Motto(s) | בצרה קראת ואחלצך Call upon me in times of trouble, I will be there for you and rescue you Psalm 50 |
| Engagements | 1982 Lebanon War 2006 Lebanon War Operation Cast Lead Operation Protective Edge 2023 Israel–Hamas war |
It is based at Tel Nof Airbase with CH-53D Sea Stallion Yas'ur helicopters and Palmachim Airbase with UH-60 Black Hawk Yanshuf helicopters.
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