Portal:Military history of Australia/Units/June 30

A Tiger ARH in 2005

The 1st Aviation Regiment is an Australian Army aviation unit and part of the 16th (Aviation) Brigade. The regiment was formed in April 1966 as the 1st Division Army Aviation Regiment and was redesignated the 1st Aviation Regiment in March 1967. While the regiment has historically operated a mix of fixed wing aircraft and helicopters, it is currently equipped with the Tiger Armed Reconnaissance Helicopter. Since 2005–2006, the regiment has occupied specially constructed facilities at Robertson Barracks in Darwin.