New Caledonia bids farewell to Puma helicopters after 50 years of service

The 52nd 'Tontouta' Transport Squadron of the French Air and Space Force retires its three SA330 Puma helicopters.

Published 16sem1 sourceupdated 9sem

≈ 22sSpeed

The fact

Based in New Caledonia, the squadron had provided projection and logistical support since 1974.

The unit’s two CASA CN-235 aircraft will now handle local missions.

Click the link to read an article on the topic:

Explore this topic

Auto-synthesis from 1 media source · identified on July 18, 2026