In 2008, the entry in service of the AgustaWestland EH101 with the PoAF lead to changes in the operational structure of the branch in Azores.

However, due to complications in the logistical support provided by the manufacturer of the EH 101, the choice was made to reintroduce the SA 330 Puma into the medical evacuation operations to complement the 751 Squadron's detachment.

will provide transport, medical evacuation, and search and rescue operations together with the EH 101 Merlin helicopters of the 751 Sqn, which will guarantee the long-range search and rescue.

However, due to operational restructuring among the Portuguese Air Force, in May 16th 2023, by decree of the Portuguese Chief of Staff nº 38/2023, 752 squadron was reactivated at Air Base nº4, Lajes, Terceira island, Azores with approved nickname "Fénix", with Search And Rescue, Medical air Evacuation and General Transport missions, using the EH101 Merlin helicopter.

With this renactment, the 751 Squadron detachment form Air Base nº6, Montijo, in mainland Portugal, was terminated.