667 Sqn formed at Gosport on the 1st Dec 1943 and remained there until its disbandment on the 22 nd Dec 1945. The Sqn’s wartime role was somewhat unusual as they flew Army and RN Fleet Arm co-operation sorties, target towing and gun laying. During this time the Sqn were equipped with a variety of aircraft such as the Fairey Barracuda, Halker Hurricane and Spitfire to name just a few. The Sqn reformed on the 1 st Sep 1957 and were tasked as the AAC Trials Section stationed at Middle Wallop. The Sqn carried out initial trials on a variety of fixed wing and rotary aircraft and associated equipment. In 1971 the Sqn moved to Netheravon and were orgmented by No’s 6, 14, 15 and 132 Flt’s to form the new 667 Sqn AAC. They were under command UKLF and in 1973 due to the size of the Sqn were upgraded to Regimental status and re-titled 7 Regt AAC. 667 Sqn was again disbanded and reformed in Sept 1989 and now conducts all trials task for Army Aviation aircraft.
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DAAvn - 667 (D&T) Squadron.
