| No. 661 Squadron AAC | |
|---|---|
| Active | 1 November 1978 - |
| Country |  |
| Branch |  |
| Part of | 1 Regiment Army Air Corps |
| Garrison/HQ | RNAS Yeovilton (HMS Heron) |
| Aircraft flown | |
| Helicopter | AgustaWestland Wildcat AH.1 |
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The squadron was reformed from the original RAF squadron on 1 November 1978 while in Germany. [1]
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