HC-1
| Helicopter Combat Support Squadron ONE HELSUPPRON 1 (HC-1) | |
|---|---|
| Active | 1 April 1948 - 29 April 1994 |
| Country |
 United States of America |
| Branch |
 United States Navy |
| Type | Navy Helicopter Squadron |
| Size | Squadron |
| Garrison/HQ | NAS North Island |
| Nickname | "Pacific Fleet Angels" |
Helicopter Combat Support Squadron ONE (HELSUPPRON ONE or HC-1) (previously Helicopter Utility Squadron ONE (HU-1)), also known as the "Pacific Fleet Angels" or just "Angels", was a helicopter squadron of the United States Navy operating several helicopter types in support of Pacific Fleet ships and other units. The squadron was established on 1 April 1948 and remained active until disestablished on 29 April 1994.
History
Early experience with helicopters by the Navy was developed by Helicopter Development Squadron THREE (VS-3) which operated out of Naval Air Station Lakehurst in New Jersey, USA. This led to the creation of the service's first two designated helicopter squadrons, HU-1 and HU-2 on 1 April 1948.
As the Navy changed the scope of roles for its utility helicopter squadrons, it also re-designated them Helicopter Combat Support Squadrons. HU-1 was duly re-designated HC-1 on 1 July 1965.[1]
A detachment of HC-1 participated in Operation Desert Storm aboard USS Tarawa (LHA-1) and during its return played a key role assisting civilians in aftermath of the 1991 Bangladesh cyclone.[1]
The squadron was disestablished on 29 April 1994.
Equipment
The squadron has operated several types during its history:
See also
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