Royal Air Force SA330 Puma HC2 Retired

The Royal Air Force formally retired the Puma HC2 on 31 March 2025 after 54 years of service, The War Zone reported. Twenty-three Pumas, all upgraded to the HC2 standard, were on strength at the time, flown by 33 Squadron at RAF Benson, 84 Squadron at RAF Akrotiri and 230 Squadron in Brunei. Farewell flypasts over the United Kingdom and Cyprus took place on 26 and 27 March, according to The Aviationist.